Formula's To Work Out Inside Diameters Of A Cluth Plate

  • Thread starter Thread starter Lolliieee
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Plate Work
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on calculating the torque transmitted by a Twin Plate clutch with an outside diameter of 554mm and a width of 219.8mm. The relevant equation for torque is T = F x Rg x n x μ, where the user has identified n as 4 and μ as 0.40. However, the user lacks the inside diameter necessary to determine Rg, which is critical for completing the torque calculation. The spring force is noted as 2.98kN, which may also influence the overall torque output.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of clutch mechanics and torque calculations
  • Familiarity with the equation T = F x Rg x n x μ
  • Knowledge of how to derive inside diameter from outside diameter and clutch width
  • Basic principles of force and spring mechanics
NEXT STEPS
  • Calculate the inside diameter of the Twin Plate clutch using the provided dimensions
  • Research the impact of spring force on clutch performance
  • Explore advanced torque calculation methods for multi-plate clutches
  • Learn about the effects of friction coefficients on clutch efficiency
USEFUL FOR

Mechanical engineers, automotive technicians, and students studying clutch systems and torque calculations will benefit from this discussion.

Lolliieee
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
Okaii this is my question :

"A Twin Plate clutch has an outside diameter of 554mm and a width of 219.8mm. Tests of the clutch lining on stell, show that a block of 3Kg requires a force of 11.78N to move it. The spring force is 2.98kN. Calculate the torque this clutch can transmit"

I no the equation is T= F x Rg x n x ų (Mew)

So Far I've Got :-
- n = 4
- (Mew) = 0.40

I Dont No If These Answers Are Correct
But I Havent Got The Inside Diameter To Work Out Rg, And I Dont No Anyother Way To Work It Out...

Any Help Pleaseee?? xx
 
Last edited:
Physics news on Phys.org
Lolliieee said:
Okaii this is my question :

"A Twin Plate clutch has an outside diameter of 554mm and a width of 219.8mm. Tests of the clutch lining on stell, show that a block of 3Kg requires a force of 11.78N to move it. The spring force is 2.98kN. Calculate the torque this clutch can transmit"

I no the equation is T= F x Rg x n x ų (Mew)

So Far I've Got :-
- n = 4
- (Mew) = 0.40

I Dont No If These Answers Are Correct
But I Havent Got The Inside Diameter To Work Out Rg, And I Dont No Anyother Way To Work It Out...

Any Help Pleaseee?? xx


please help meee
 

Similar threads

Working out the angular acceleration of a flywheel
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18
Views
8K
In the molten polymer tube model, how do I work out the volume of a tube?
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
4K