Conveyor Design Software
FEATURES
KEY FEATURES OF SIDEWINDER
Whether you’re working with CEMA standards, ISO, DIN, or need advanced calculations like rheology or pipe conveyor assessments, Sidewinder has you covered. Below are the key features and capabilities you’ll find in Sidewinder:
Sidewinder is a comprehensive conveyor design software equipped with an array of powerful features to streamline your conveyor system design process
FEEDER BELT CALCULATIONS
Belt Turnover Calculations
Belt Flap Calculation
Vertical Curve Stresses
Belt Lift Off
Belt Transition Calculations
Rigid body starting, stopping, and drift calculations.
starting and Stopping
Rigid body starting, stopping, and drift calculations.
Braking tensions, high/low-speed torque requirements.
Take-up displacement, and backstop requirements.
Multiple drive types (VSD, fluid coupling, soft start).
Operational and emergency stopping control selection
SYSTEM DESIGN INFORMATION
System Design Integration
Design Level 1
Design Level 2 (inclines / declines / other loadings)
Summary design reports (Microsoft Word format)
CALCULATION METHOLODIGY
- CEMA 5th, 6th, & 7th Editions, ISO, and DIN
- Rheology Calculations (Behrens, Swartz’s, Jonkers)
- Pipe Conveyor Calculations
MATERIAL OPTIONS
- Material Loading Plot
- Allow material to be carry on the return side of belt
- Multiple Material Types
IDLER CALCULATIONS
- Idler L10 Calculations
- Number of Idlers rolls in a set
- Custom Idler Sets (Bearings, Roll, Lengths, etc)
PROFILES & LOADINGS
- Conveyor Geometry
- Material Load Cases
- Load On/Off Calculations
- Number of Drive / Brake Locations
HORIZONTAL CURVES
- CEMA Horizontal Curve Calculations
- Auto banking angles / Belts Stresses / Normal Loads
- Advanced Design Summary Tables
STOCKPILE
- Conical & Radial Stockpiles
- 15 Reclaim Points, Walls, & Silos
- 3D AutoCAD Output Volumes
TERRAIN MODELING
- AutoCAD import / export
- System integration with vertical and horizontal profiles
- Cut & fill estimates