Simscape Multibody Belts and Pulleys Examples

Version 1.2.0.0 (5.64 MB) by Steve Miller
Belt and pulley mechanisms modeled in Simscape Multibody
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This file contains example models that showing how to model mechanisms with belts and pulleys using the new belts and cables library in Simscape Multibody. It includes systems such as block and tackle, non-planar mechanisms, and a tower crane with a trolley and hoist.

Please read the README.txt file to get started.

See how to define bodies in Simscape Multibody by watching this video (5 min):
https://www.mathworks.com/videos/defining-rigid-bodies-68845.html

Learn more about multibody simulation with Simscape Multibody by watching this webinar
https://www.mathworks.com/videos/multibody-simulation-with-simmechanics-81877.html

Find other Simscape examples by searching posts for the keyword "physical modeling"
https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/?term=%22physical+modeling%22

Learn more about MathWorks Simscape Products:
https://www.mathworks.com/physical-modeling/

Cite As

Steve Miller (2026). Simscape Multibody Belts and Pulleys Examples (https://au.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/66519-simscape-multibody-belts-and-pulleys-examples), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

MATLAB Release Compatibility
Created with R2018b
Compatible with any release
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Inspired by: Simscape Multibody Parts Library

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Version Published Release Notes
1.2.0.0

Added links to models within Simscape Multibody. Starting with R2018b, all examples ship with the product.
1.1.0.0

Added parameterized pulley in a library; added example Cable-Driven XY Table with Cross Base.
1.0.0.0

Adjusted mask image.