CONSIDERATIONS IN DESIGNING A FRICTION CLUTCH The following considerations must be kept in mind while designing a friction clutch: • The suitable material forming the contact surfaces should be selected. • The moving parts of the clutch should have low weight in order to minimize the inertia load, especially in high-speed service. •The clutch should not require any external force to maintain

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CONSIDERATIONS IN DESIGNING A
FRICTION CLUTCH
The following considerations must be kept in mind
while designing a friction clutch:
• The suitable material forming the contact surfaces should be
selected.
• The moving parts of the clutch should have low weight in
order to minimize the inertia load, especially in high-speed
service.
• The clutch should not require any external force to maintain
contact of the friction surfaces.
Transcribed Image Text:CONSIDERATIONS IN DESIGNING A FRICTION CLUTCH The following considerations must be kept in mind while designing a friction clutch: • The suitable material forming the contact surfaces should be selected. • The moving parts of the clutch should have low weight in order to minimize the inertia load, especially in high-speed service. • The clutch should not require any external force to maintain contact of the friction surfaces.
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  • The provision for taking up wear of the contact surfaces must be provided.
  • The clutch should have provision for facilitating repairs.
  • The clutch should have provision for carrying away the heat generated at the contact surfaces.
  • The projecting parts of the clutch should be covered by guard.
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