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 = MT/(Pa*Rf)
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 = MT/(Pa*Rf) --> 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
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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5 Coefficient of Friction Calculators

Coefficient of Friction of Clutch from Constant Pressure Theory given Friction Torque
Go Coefficient of Friction Clutch = Friction Torque on Clutch*(3*((Outer Diameter of Clutch^2)-(Inner Diameter of Clutch^2)))/(Axial Force for Clutch*((Outer Diameter of Clutch^3)-(Inner Diameter of Clutch^3)))
Coefficient of Friction of Clutch from Constant Wear Theory
Go Coefficient of Friction Clutch = 8*Friction Torque on Clutch/(pi*Permissible Intensity of Pressure in Clutch*Inner Diameter of Clutch*((Outer Diameter of Clutch^2)-(Inner Diameter of Clutch^2)))
Coefficient of Friction for Clutch from Constant Pressure Theory given Diameters
Go Coefficient of Friction Clutch = 12*Friction Torque on Clutch/(pi*Pressure between Clutch Plates*((Outer Diameter of Clutch^3)-(Inner Diameter of Clutch^3)))
Coefficient of Friction of Clutch from Constant Wear Theory given Axial Force
Go Coefficient of Friction Clutch = 4*Friction Torque on Clutch/(Axial Force for Clutch*(Outer Diameter of Clutch+Inner Diameter of Clutch))
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)

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 = MT/(Pa*Rf)

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 (MT), Axial Force for Clutch (Pa) & Friction Radius of Clutch (Rf) 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).

FAQ

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 = MT/(Pa*Rf) 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 (MT), Axial Force for Clutch (Pa) & Friction Radius of Clutch (Rf). 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.
How many ways are there to calculate Coefficient of Friction Clutch?
In this formula, Coefficient of Friction Clutch uses Friction Torque on Clutch, Axial Force for Clutch & Friction Radius of Clutch. We can use 4 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Coefficient of Friction Clutch = 12*Friction Torque on Clutch/(pi*Pressure between Clutch Plates*((Outer Diameter of Clutch^3)-(Inner Diameter of Clutch^3)))
  • Coefficient of Friction Clutch = Friction Torque on Clutch*(3*((Outer Diameter of Clutch^2)-(Inner Diameter of Clutch^2)))/(Axial Force for Clutch*((Outer Diameter of Clutch^3)-(Inner Diameter of Clutch^3)))
  • Coefficient of Friction Clutch = 8*Friction Torque on Clutch/(pi*Permissible Intensity of Pressure in Clutch*Inner Diameter of Clutch*((Outer Diameter of Clutch^2)-(Inner Diameter of Clutch^2)))
  • Coefficient of Friction Clutch = 4*Friction Torque on Clutch/(Axial Force for Clutch*(Outer Diameter of Clutch+Inner Diameter of Clutch))
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