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Mechanical
Pulley System Calculator
Calculate the effort force required to lift a load using fixed, movable, or compound pulley systems at a given mechanical efficiency. Ideal for rigging engineers, physics students, and maintenance teams planning lifts.
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Mechanical
Bearing Load Calculator
Computes the equivalent dynamic load on a bearing by combining radial and axial forces with an application load factor. Use this when selecting bearings or verifying load ratings in rotating machinery.
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Key differences
| Pulley System Calculator | Bearing Load Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Inputs required | 4 | 3 |
| Result | Required Pull Force (N) | Equivalent Load (N) |
| What it does | Calculate the effort force required to lift a load using fixed, movable, or compound pulley systems at a given mechanical efficiency. Ideal for rigging engineers, physics students, and maintenance teams planning lifts. | Computes the equivalent dynamic load on a bearing by combining radial and axial forces with an application load factor. Use this when selecting bearings or verifying load ratings in rotating machinery. |