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Friction Force in elastic packing is the amount of friction force acting by the elastic packing onto the reciprocating rod. Check FAQs
Ffriction=F0+(μAp)
Ffriction - Friction Force in Elastic Packing?F0 - Seal Resistance?μ - Coefficient of Friction in Elastic Packing?A - Area of Seal Contacting Sliding Member?p - Fluid Pressure in Elastic Packing?

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294.94Edit=190Edit+(0.3Edit82.5Edit4.24Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ffriction=F0+(μAp)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ffriction=190N+(0.382.5mm²4.24MPa)
Next Step Convert Units
Ffriction=190N+(0.38.3E-54.2E+6Pa)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ffriction=190+(0.38.3E-54.2E+6)
LAST Step Evaluate
Ffriction=294.94N

Friction resistance Formula Elements

Variables
Friction Force in Elastic Packing
Friction Force in elastic packing is the amount of friction force acting by the elastic packing onto the reciprocating rod.
Symbol: Ffriction
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Seal Resistance
Seal Resistance is defined as the force of resistance at the seal of an elastic packing.
Symbol: F0
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Friction in Elastic Packing
Coefficient of Friction in elastic packing is the ratio defining the force that resists the motion of one body in relation to another body in contact with it.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
Area of Seal Contacting Sliding Member
Area of seal contacting sliding member is the area of the packing seal that is in contact with the sliding member of an elastic packing.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit: mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Fluid Pressure in Elastic Packing
Fluid Pressure in elastic packing is the amount of pressure exerted by the fluid used in an elastic packing.
Symbol: p
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Friction Force in Elastic Packing

​Go Frictional force exerted by soft packing on reciprocating rod
Ffriction=.005pd

Other formulas in Elastic Packing category

​Go Fluid pressure by soft packing exerted by frictional force on reciprocating rod
p=Ffriction.005d
​Go Diameter of Bolt given Frictional Force exerted by Soft packing on Reciprocating rod
d=Ffriction.005p
​Go Seal resistance
F0=Ffriction-(μAp)
​Go Fluid Pressure given Friction Resistance
p=Ffriction-F0μA

How to Evaluate Friction resistance?

Friction resistance evaluator uses Friction Force in Elastic Packing = Seal Resistance+(Coefficient of Friction in Elastic Packing*Area of Seal Contacting Sliding Member*Fluid Pressure in Elastic Packing) to evaluate the Friction Force in Elastic Packing, The Friction resistance formula is defined as the resistance offered by the surfaces that are in contact when they move past each other. Friction Force in Elastic Packing is denoted by Ffriction symbol.

How to evaluate Friction resistance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Friction resistance, enter Seal Resistance (F0), Coefficient of Friction in Elastic Packing (μ), Area of Seal Contacting Sliding Member (A) & Fluid Pressure in Elastic Packing (p) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Friction resistance

What is the formula to find Friction resistance?
The formula of Friction resistance is expressed as Friction Force in Elastic Packing = Seal Resistance+(Coefficient of Friction in Elastic Packing*Area of Seal Contacting Sliding Member*Fluid Pressure in Elastic Packing). Here is an example- 295.1875 = 190+(0.3*8.25E-05*4240000).
How to calculate Friction resistance?
With Seal Resistance (F0), Coefficient of Friction in Elastic Packing (μ), Area of Seal Contacting Sliding Member (A) & Fluid Pressure in Elastic Packing (p) we can find Friction resistance using the formula - Friction Force in Elastic Packing = Seal Resistance+(Coefficient of Friction in Elastic Packing*Area of Seal Contacting Sliding Member*Fluid Pressure in Elastic Packing).
What are the other ways to Calculate Friction Force in Elastic Packing?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Friction Force in Elastic Packing-
  • Friction Force in Elastic Packing=.005*Fluid Pressure in Elastic Packing*Diameter of Elastic Packing BoltOpenImg
Can the Friction resistance be negative?
No, the Friction resistance, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Friction resistance?
Friction resistance is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Friction resistance can be measured.
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