Friction Force on Centrifugal Clutch Calculator

✖Coefficient of Friction Clutch is the ratio of the frictional force to the normal force between the clutch and the rotating drum in a centrifugal clutch design.ⓘ Coefficient of Friction Clutch [μ]			+10% -10%
✖Mass of Clutch is the total weight of the centrifugal clutch, including the shoes, springs, and other components that rotate with the engine.ⓘ Mass of Clutch [M]			+10% -10%
✖Radius of CG Point at Clutch Shoe is the distance from the center of gravity of the clutch shoe to the axis of rotation in a centrifugal clutch design.ⓘ Radius of CG Point at Clutch Shoe [r_g]			+10% -10%
✖Running Speed of Clutch is the speed at which the clutch rotates, playing a crucial role in the design and performance of centrifugal clutches.ⓘ Running Speed of Clutch [ω₂]			+10% -10%
✖Speed at which Engagement Starts in Clutch is the rate at which the clutch begins to engage in a centrifugal clutch design, affecting its overall performance.ⓘ Speed at which Engagement Starts in Clutch [ω₁]			+10% -10%

✖Force of Friction on Clutch is the resistive force that opposes the motion of the clutch, affecting its performance and overall design in centrifugal clutches.ⓘ Friction Force on Centrifugal Clutch [F_friction]

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Friction Force on Centrifugal Clutch Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Force of Friction on Clutch = Coefficient of Friction Clutch*Mass of Clutch*Radius of CG Point at Clutch Shoe*(Running Speed of Clutch^2-Speed at which Engagement Starts in Clutch^2)
F_friction = μ*M*r_g*(ω₂^2-ω₁^2)
This formula uses 6 Variables

Variables Used

Force of Friction on Clutch - (Measured in Newton) - Force of Friction on Clutch is the resistive force that opposes the motion of the clutch, affecting its performance and overall design in centrifugal clutches.
Coefficient of Friction Clutch - Coefficient of Friction Clutch is the ratio of the frictional force to the normal force between the clutch and the rotating drum in a centrifugal clutch design.
Mass of Clutch - (Measured in Kilogram) - Mass of Clutch is the total weight of the centrifugal clutch, including the shoes, springs, and other components that rotate with the engine.
Radius of CG Point at Clutch Shoe - (Measured in Meter) - Radius of CG Point at Clutch Shoe is the distance from the center of gravity of the clutch shoe to the axis of rotation in a centrifugal clutch design.
Running Speed of Clutch - (Measured in Radian per Second) - Running Speed of Clutch is the speed at which the clutch rotates, playing a crucial role in the design and performance of centrifugal clutches.
Speed at which Engagement Starts in Clutch - (Measured in Radian per Second) - Speed at which Engagement Starts in Clutch is the rate at which the clutch begins to engage in a centrifugal clutch design, affecting its overall performance.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Coefficient of Friction Clutch: 0.2 --> No Conversion Required
Mass of Clutch: 3.7 Kilogram --> 3.7 Kilogram No Conversion Required
Radius of CG Point at Clutch Shoe: 140 Millimeter --> 0.14 Meter (Check conversion here)
Running Speed of Clutch: 78.54 Radian per Second --> 78.54 Radian per Second No Conversion Required
Speed at which Engagement Starts in Clutch: 52.36 Radian per Second --> 52.36 Radian per Second No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

F_friction = μ*M*r_g*(ω₂^2-ω₁^2) --> 0.2*3.7*0.14*(78.54^2-52.36^2)

Evaluating ... ...

F_friction = 355.0332632

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

355.0332632 Newton --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

355.0332632 ≈ 355.0333 Newton <-- Force of Friction on Clutch

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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What is a Centrifugal Clutch?

A centrifugal clutch is an automatic clutch that uses centrifugal force to engage or disengage the drive mechanism. It operates by using weighted arms or friction shoes that move outward as the engine speed increases, causing the clutch to engage and transmit power to the driven component. At low speeds, the clutch remains disengaged, allowing the engine to idle without transmitting power. Centrifugal clutches are commonly used in small engines, go-karts, and scooters because they simplify the operation by automatically engaging the clutch as the engine speed rises.

How to Calculate Friction Force on Centrifugal Clutch?

Friction Force on Centrifugal Clutch calculator uses Force of Friction on Clutch = Coefficient of Friction Clutch*Mass of Clutch*Radius of CG Point at Clutch Shoe*(Running Speed of Clutch^2-Speed at which Engagement Starts in Clutch^2) to calculate the Force of Friction on Clutch, Friction Force on Centrifugal Clutch is defined as the force acting onto the friction clutch plate when the clutch is engaged and a result of friction between the clutch and the shoes. Force of Friction on Clutch is denoted by F_friction symbol.

How to calculate Friction Force on Centrifugal Clutch using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Friction Force on Centrifugal Clutch, enter Coefficient of Friction Clutch (μ), Mass of Clutch (M), Radius of CG Point at Clutch Shoe (r_g), Running Speed of Clutch (ω₂) & Speed at which Engagement Starts in Clutch (ω₁) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Friction Force on Centrifugal Clutch calculation can be explained with given input values -> 355.0333 = 0.2*3.7*0.14*(78.54^2-52.36^2).

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What is Friction Force on Centrifugal Clutch?

Friction Force on Centrifugal Clutch is defined as the force acting onto the friction clutch plate when the clutch is engaged and a result of friction between the clutch and the shoes and is represented as F_friction = μ*M*r_g*(ω₂^2-ω₁^2) or Force of Friction on Clutch = Coefficient of Friction Clutch*Mass of Clutch*Radius of CG Point at Clutch Shoe*(Running Speed of Clutch^2-Speed at which Engagement Starts in Clutch^2). Coefficient of Friction Clutch is the ratio of the frictional force to the normal force between the clutch and the rotating drum in a centrifugal clutch design, Mass of Clutch is the total weight of the centrifugal clutch, including the shoes, springs, and other components that rotate with the engine, Radius of CG Point at Clutch Shoe is the distance from the center of gravity of the clutch shoe to the axis of rotation in a centrifugal clutch design, Running Speed of Clutch is the speed at which the clutch rotates, playing a crucial role in the design and performance of centrifugal clutches & Speed at which Engagement Starts in Clutch is the rate at which the clutch begins to engage in a centrifugal clutch design, affecting its overall performance.

How to calculate Friction Force on Centrifugal Clutch?

Friction Force on Centrifugal Clutch is defined as the force acting onto the friction clutch plate when the clutch is engaged and a result of friction between the clutch and the shoes is calculated using Force of Friction on Clutch = Coefficient of Friction Clutch*Mass of Clutch*Radius of CG Point at Clutch Shoe*(Running Speed of Clutch^2-Speed at which Engagement Starts in Clutch^2). To calculate Friction Force on Centrifugal Clutch, you need Coefficient of Friction Clutch (μ), Mass of Clutch (M), Radius of CG Point at Clutch Shoe (r_g), Running Speed of Clutch (ω₂) & Speed at which Engagement Starts in Clutch (ω₁). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Coefficient of Friction Clutch, Mass of Clutch, Radius of CG Point at Clutch Shoe, Running Speed of Clutch & Speed at which Engagement Starts in Clutch and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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