Coefficient of Friction of Clutch given Friction Radius Calculator

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✖The Friction Torque on Clutch is the torque that is acting on the friction clutch.ⓘ Friction Torque on Clutch [M_T]			+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 [R_f]			+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 of Clutch given Friction Radius [μ]

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Coefficient of Friction of Clutch given Friction Radius

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`"μ" = "M"_{"T"}/("P"_{"a"}*"R"_{"f"})`

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`"0.2"="238500N*mm"/("15900N"*"75mm")`

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Coefficient of Friction of Clutch given Friction Radius Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

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

Variables Used

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.
Friction Torque on Clutch - (Measured in Newton Meter) - The Friction Torque on Clutch is the torque that is acting on the friction clutch.
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.
Friction Radius of Clutch - (Measured in Meter) - The Friction Radius of Clutch specifies a characteristic radius for a disc clutch/brake.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Friction Torque on Clutch: 238500 Newton Millimeter --> 238.5 Newton Meter (Check conversion here)
Axial Force for Clutch: 15900 Newton --> 15900 Newton No Conversion Required
Friction Radius of Clutch: 75 Millimeter --> 0.075 Meter (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

μ = M_T/(P_a*R_f) --> 238.5/(15900*0.075)

Evaluating ... ...

μ = 0.2

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.2 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.2 <-- Coefficient of Friction Clutch

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Coefficient of Friction of Clutch given Friction Radius

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

Friction Radius of Clutch given Friction Torque

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

Axial Force on Clutch given Friction Radius

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

Friction Torque on Clutch given Friction Radius

Go Friction Torque on Clutch = Coefficient of Friction Clutch*Axial Force for Clutch*Friction Radius of Clutch

Rated Torque of Clutch given Torque Capacity

Go Rated Torque of Friction Clutch = Torque Capacity for Clutch/Service Factor for Clutch

Torque Capacity of Clutch

Go Torque Capacity for Clutch = Service Factor for Clutch*Rated Torque of Friction Clutch

Service Factor for Clutch

Go Service Factor for Clutch = Torque Capacity for Clutch/Rated Torque of Friction Clutch

Friction Radius of Clutch given Outer and Inner Diameter

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

Inner Diameter of Clutch given Friction Radius

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

Outer Diameter of Clutch given Friction Radius

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

Coefficient of Friction of Clutch given Friction Radius Formula

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

What is a clutch?

The clutch is a mechanical device, which is used to connect or disconnect the source of power from the remaining parts of the power transmission system at the will of the operator.

How to Calculate Coefficient of Friction of Clutch given Friction Radius?

Coefficient of Friction of Clutch given Friction Radius calculator uses Coefficient of Friction Clutch = Friction Torque on Clutch/(Axial Force for Clutch*Friction Radius of Clutch) to calculate the Coefficient of Friction Clutch, Coefficient of Friction of Clutch given Friction Radius is defined as the friction coefficient of the friction surface of the clutch plate. The coefficient of friction (COF) is a dimensionless number that is defined as the ratio between friction force and normal force. Coefficient of Friction Clutch is denoted by μ symbol.

How to calculate Coefficient of Friction of Clutch given Friction Radius using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Coefficient of Friction of Clutch given Friction Radius, enter Friction Torque on Clutch (M_T), Axial Force for Clutch (P_a) & Friction Radius of Clutch (R_f) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Coefficient of Friction of Clutch given Friction Radius calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.2 = 238.5/(15900*0.075).

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What is Coefficient of Friction of Clutch given Friction Radius?

Coefficient of Friction of Clutch given Friction Radius is defined as the friction coefficient of the friction surface of the clutch plate. The coefficient of friction (COF) is a dimensionless number that is defined as the ratio between friction force and normal force and is represented as μ = M_T/(P_a*R_f) or Coefficient of Friction Clutch = Friction Torque on Clutch/(Axial Force for Clutch*Friction Radius of Clutch). The Friction Torque on Clutch is the torque that is acting on the friction clutch, Axial Force for Clutch is defined as the compression or tension force acting on the clutch along the axis & The Friction Radius of Clutch specifies a characteristic radius for a disc clutch/brake.

How to calculate Coefficient of Friction of Clutch given Friction Radius?

Coefficient of Friction of Clutch given Friction Radius is defined as the friction coefficient of the friction surface of the clutch plate. The coefficient of friction (COF) is a dimensionless number that is defined as the ratio between friction force and normal force is calculated using Coefficient of Friction Clutch = Friction Torque on Clutch/(Axial Force for Clutch*Friction Radius of Clutch). To calculate Coefficient of Friction of Clutch given Friction Radius, you need Friction Torque on Clutch (M_T), Axial Force for Clutch (P_a) & Friction Radius of Clutch (R_f). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Friction Torque on Clutch, Axial Force for Clutch & Friction Radius of 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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