A soft surface cone clutch must handle 1865 In-1b of torque at 1250 rpm. The large diameter of the clu is 13.75 in. and the included angle in 12.5°. The face width of the bearing surfaces is 2.5 in. Using efficient of friction 0.20. determine (a) the force (F) to engage the clutch, (b) the required normal unit pa sure on the contact surfaces when operation is at capacity Ans. 428 lb. 13.15 psi

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A soft surface cone clutch must handle 1865 In-1b of torque at 1250 rpm. The large diameter of the clu is 13.75 in. and the included angle in 12.5°. The face width of the bearing surfaces is 2.5 in. Using efficient of friction 0.20. determine (a) the force (F) to engage the clutch, (b) the required normal unit pa sure on the contact surfaces when operation is at capacity Ans. 428 lb. 13.15 psi

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