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PAX

The PAX software is a full 3D finite element software program for conveyor pulley analysis. AC-Tek’s principle engineers have been preforming finite element analysis on conveyor pulleys for over 25 years. They have been involved with the design and optimization of some of the world’s largest pulleys.

Previously, detailed pulley analysis could only be done using complex and expensive finite element analysis software. Even then the effort, expertise, and time required to correctly model and interpret the results for a pulley was extensive.

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3D Stresses in a dual drive pulley
Easy Parametric Geometry Input
Weld Stress Analysis

3D modeling of pulleys, shafts, and locking devices.

PAX Finite Element Software

Revolutionize Your Conveyor Pulley Design!

Unlock precision and efficiency with PAX, the ultimate finite element analysis software designed as an add-on to Sidewinder. Effortlessly analyze conveyor pulleys with its fully parametric design, intuitive input system, and unparalleled versatility to handle any pulley geometry. Elevate your engineering workflow and design conveyor pulleys with unmatched reliability and accuracy. PAX delivers comprehensive results that empower you to design with confidence:

  • Optimized for conveyor pulley designs
  • Extremely fast, multithreaded, & accurate 64 bit solver
  • Detailed fatigue stress analysis
  • Analysis of weld locations, including hot spot and notch stress analysis
  • Locking device selection & verification
  • Verify the bending moment across locking device
  • Verify pulley design at the engineering stage
  • Shaft deflections and slopes

PAX Software

Why Pax?

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  • Compare manufacture’s designs
  • Prevent costly failures & downtime
  • Improve pulley life
  • Peace of mind for pulley design
  • Easily analyze locking device design and bending moments
  • Easily analyze fatigue stresses at welds

Prevent Costly Pulley Failures

Easy Parametric Geometry Input
Modeling XT Hubs in PAX
Modeling Notched End Disk Geometries in PAX
Modeling Single Profile End Disk Geometries in PAX
Modeling Double Profile End Disk Geometries in PAX

A wide range of FEA meshing options are available for all critical design areas.

PAX Software

Easy Inputs and
Mesh Generation

PAX can model any end disk and locking device geometry!

  • Fully parametric 3D models for easy user input
  • Transfer design loads & geometries directly from Sidewinder
  • Over 20 different end disk configurations
  • Complete control over FEA meshing of critical areas
  • Data for XT, B-LOC, BIKON, TAS, MAV, and others built in
  • Overhung load calculations
  • Quick summary grid highlighting results and problem locations
  • Professional Microsoft Word editable output reports
  • CAD exporting of pulley geometry and details

PAX Software

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  • Locking device analysis including stresses and bending moments
  • Fatigue Stresses
  • 3D Von Misses and other stress results
  • Goodman & yield ratio analysis
  • Summary of key areas and weld locations
  • Weld stress analysis including hot spot and notch stress
  • Animation of deflections and stresses
  • Save individual pulleys or entire conveyors
PAX Word Report
PAX Word Report
PAX 3D Stress Output Options
PAX 3D Stress Output Options
Detailed stress contour plots at critical location
Detailed stress contour plots at critical location
PAX Results at Locking Device
PAX Results at Locking Device

Post Processing the Pulley in PAX

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PAX Paper

This paper will describe a new 3D finite element analysis tool for analysing conveyor pulleys.

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User Manual

Download the complete PAX user manual.

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PAX Flyer

PAX Brochure for more information and pricing.

About Our Company

25+ Years of Conveyor Design Experience

AC-Tek is a global leader in the design of overland conveying systems. We provide our clients and partners with the latest in conveyor technology and engineering expertise.

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