Friction Radius of Clutch given Friction Torque Calculator

✖The Friction Torque on Clutch is the torque that is acting on the friction clutch.ⓘ Friction Torque on Clutch [M_T]			+10% -10%
✖Coefficient of Friction Clutch (μ) is the ratio defining the force that resists the motion of clutch in relation to another body in contact with it.ⓘ Coefficient of Friction Clutch [μ]			+10% -10%
✖Axial Force for Clutch is defined as the compression or tension force acting on the clutch along the axis.ⓘ Axial Force for Clutch [P_a]			+10% -10%

✖The Friction Radius of Clutch specifies a characteristic radius for a disc clutch/brake.ⓘ Friction Radius of Clutch given Friction Torque [R_f]

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Friction Radius of Clutch given Friction Torque Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Friction Radius of Clutch = Friction Torque on Clutch/(Coefficient of Friction Clutch*Axial Force for Clutch)
R_f = M_T/(μ*P_a)
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Friction Radius of Clutch - (Measured in Meter) - The Friction Radius of Clutch specifies a characteristic radius for a disc clutch/brake.
Friction Torque on Clutch - (Measured in Newton Meter) - The Friction Torque on Clutch is the torque that is acting on the friction clutch.
Coefficient of Friction Clutch - Coefficient of Friction Clutch (μ) is the ratio defining the force that resists the motion of clutch in relation to another body in contact with it.
Axial Force for Clutch - (Measured in Newton) - Axial Force for Clutch is defined as the compression or tension force acting on the clutch along the axis.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Friction Torque on Clutch: 238500 Newton Millimeter --> 238.5 Newton Meter (Check conversion here)
Coefficient of Friction Clutch: 0.2 --> No Conversion Required
Axial Force for Clutch: 15900 Newton --> 15900 Newton No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

R_f = M_T/(μ*P_a) --> 238.5/(0.2*15900)

Evaluating ... ...

R_f = 0.075

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.075 Meter -->75 Millimeter (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

75 Millimeter <-- Friction Radius of Clutch

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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Axial Force on Clutch given Friction Radius

LaTeX Go Axial Force for Clutch = Friction Torque on Clutch/(Coefficient of Friction Clutch*Friction Radius of Clutch)

Friction Radius of Clutch given Outer and Inner Diameter

LaTeX Go Friction Radius of Clutch = (Outer Diameter of Clutch+Inner Diameter of Clutch)/4

Inner Diameter of Clutch given Friction Radius

LaTeX Go Inner Diameter of Clutch = (4*Friction Radius of Clutch)-Outer Diameter of Clutch

Outer Diameter of Clutch given Friction Radius

LaTeX Go Outer Diameter of Clutch = (4*Friction Radius of Clutch)-Inner Diameter of Clutch

Friction Radius of Clutch given Friction Torque Formula

LaTeX Go

Friction Radius of Clutch = Friction Torque on Clutch/(Coefficient of Friction Clutch*Axial Force for Clutch)
R_f = M_T/(μ*P_a)

What is a clutch?

The clutch is a mechanical device that engages and disengages power transmission, especially from a drive shaft to a driven shaft.

How to Calculate Friction Radius of Clutch given Friction Torque?

Friction Radius of Clutch given Friction Torque calculator uses Friction Radius of Clutch = Friction Torque on Clutch/(Coefficient of Friction Clutch*Axial Force for Clutch) to calculate the Friction Radius of Clutch, Friction Radius of Clutch given Friction Torque formula is defined as the distance from the axis of rotation to the point where the frictional force acts, which is a critical parameter in the design and analysis of friction clutches, as it affects the torque transmission and overall performance of the clutch. Friction Radius of Clutch is denoted by R_f symbol.

How to calculate Friction Radius of Clutch given Friction Torque using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Friction Radius of Clutch given Friction Torque, enter Friction Torque on Clutch (M_T), Coefficient of Friction Clutch (μ) & Axial Force for Clutch (P_a) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Friction Radius of Clutch given Friction Torque calculation can be explained with given input values -> 75000 = 238.5/(0.2*15900).

FAQ

What is Friction Radius of Clutch given Friction Torque?

Friction Radius of Clutch given Friction Torque formula is defined as the distance from the axis of rotation to the point where the frictional force acts, which is a critical parameter in the design and analysis of friction clutches, as it affects the torque transmission and overall performance of the clutch and is represented as R_f = M_T/(μ*P_a) or Friction Radius of Clutch = Friction Torque on Clutch/(Coefficient of Friction Clutch*Axial Force for Clutch). The Friction Torque on Clutch is the torque that is acting on the friction clutch, Coefficient of Friction Clutch (μ) is the ratio defining the force that resists the motion of clutch in relation to another body in contact with it & Axial Force for Clutch is defined as the compression or tension force acting on the clutch along the axis.

How to calculate Friction Radius of Clutch given Friction Torque?

Friction Radius of Clutch given Friction Torque formula is defined as the distance from the axis of rotation to the point where the frictional force acts, which is a critical parameter in the design and analysis of friction clutches, as it affects the torque transmission and overall performance of the clutch is calculated using Friction Radius of Clutch = Friction Torque on Clutch/(Coefficient of Friction Clutch*Axial Force for Clutch). To calculate Friction Radius of Clutch given Friction Torque, you need Friction Torque on Clutch (M_T), Coefficient of Friction Clutch (μ) & Axial Force for Clutch (P_a). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Friction Torque on Clutch, Coefficient of Friction Clutch & Axial Force for Clutch and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Friction Radius of Clutch?

In this formula, Friction Radius of Clutch uses Friction Torque on Clutch, Coefficient of Friction Clutch & Axial Force for Clutch. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Friction Radius of Clutch = (Outer Diameter of Clutch+Inner Diameter of Clutch)/4

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