Calculate Nip Roller Torque for T1=10 lbs and T2=20 lbs

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To calculate the torque for each nip roller with input tension (T1) of 10 lbs and output tension (T2) of 20 lbs, the torque on the roller is determined by the difference in tension on either side. The torque can be expressed as the product of the radius of the roller and the net tension force acting on it. With T2 being greater than T1, the torque will reflect this difference, indicating that the output side has a higher tension. Understanding how each nip isolates input and output tension is crucial for accurate torque calculations. Proper sign conventions must be applied to ensure the calculations are correct.
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I'm wondering if someone could help me. I'm curious what the torque in each driven roller would be in the following picture.

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Say for example I want the input tension(T1) to be 10 lbs and the output tension(T2) to be 20 pounds. Assume the radius for each driven nip is the same. Also assume there is a brake upstream somewhere. I am having difficulties in figuring out what the torque would be for each of the nips. I don't care about the speed of each nip but am only curious about the torque. I just don't understand how each nip isolates input and output tension. Any help?
 
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The torque on the roller is equal to the difference in tension on either side of a roller.
The tension force in the material is parallel to and equivalent to surface force on the roller, which can be interpreted as a torque of roller radius pounds.
If the output tension is zero,
then S2 = T2
and T2 = T1 + S1 etc
Make sure you get the signs correct.
 
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