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DIN 22101 Belt conveyor design basis

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Edition
2011-12 published; 2026-05 is a draft
Publisher
DIN
Part family
Belt conveyors
Reviewed
12 October 2026 · source checked

Is DIN 22101 still current?

Yes, but a revision is coming. It is still in use, but a revision is in progress: Draft new edition published May 2026. The current reference is 2011-12 published; 2026-05 is a draft (MechAtlas review: 12 October 2026). Check the publisher before you specify it.

What it covers

Calculation and dimensioning reference for bulk material belt conveyors.

Edition research: 2011 current; draft 2026-05 out

Material
Mixed materials
Typical application
Bulk handling
What you specify
Conveyor geometry; speed; loading
Watch out
Design inputs include resistance, tension and drive conditions.

Equivalent and related standards

StandardRelationshipNote
ISO 5048Similar purpose — not interchangeable without an engineering check

“Similar” never means interchangeable without an engineering check.

Parts that use DIN 22101

Free belt conveyor calculators by MaintAi_Lab, with the formula, units and a worked example on each page. Useful alongside DIN 22101:

All Catenary calculators and field guidance →

Screening estimates only.

Official source

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Other belt conveyors standards

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