Pile Driver Calculations

Basics

• Need 45000 in lb or 510 kg m force
• Use a standard 5" sprocket with 3" hex shaft - but 10x the meat in plastic.
• Sprockets can be CNC cut out of 1/2" steel at low cost
• Then belt is the only 'expensive' part for 1/2" 'meat' belt that is 5" wide.
• Calculations show 45000 in lb strength of such a belt, with 2x safety factor.

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Files

• File:5"sleeve.fcstd. File:5"sleeve.stl
  • File:15"sleeve.fcstd. File:15"sleeve.stl
• File:5"belt.fcstd. File:5"belt.stl