A multiple-disk clutch is to operate in oil and be able to transmit a design overload torque of 800 N. m. The disks are alternately high-carbon steel and molded asbestos, with inside and outside diameters of 90 and 150 mm, respectively. Design values based on test experience for this application are Pmax = 1000 kPa and f = 0.10. What total number of disks is required? Also, what minimum clamping force is required to transfer this torque through the clutch? == Ans. (8 Molded Asbestos Friction Disks and 9 High-Carbon Steel Plates) Note: The number of friction interface surfaces: N = 16. FClamping = 8333 N

A multiple-disk clutch is to operate in oil and be able to transmit a design overload torque of 800 N. m. The disks are alternately high-carbon steel and molded asbestos, with inside and outside diameters of 90 and 150 mm, respectively. Design values based on test experience for this application are Pmax = 1000 kPa and f = 0.10. What total number of disks is required? Also, what minimum clamping force is required to transfer this torque through the clutch? == Ans. (8 Molded Asbestos Friction Disks and 9 High-Carbon Steel Plates) Note: The number of friction interface surfaces: N = 16. FClamping = 8333 N

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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Problem 7.76P: The clutch described in Prob. 7.75 is to transmit a torque of 120lbft when the total spring force...

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