Torque Capacity of Disk Brake Formula

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Torque Absorbed By Brake is described as the turning effect of force that is absorbed by band brake. Check FAQs
Mt=μFRf
Mt - Torque Absorbed By Brake?μ - Coefficient of Friction For Brake?F - Actuating Force on Brake?Rf - Friction Radius of Brake?

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446600Edit=0.35Edit11000Edit116Edit
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Torque Capacity of Disk Brake Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Mt=μFRf
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Mt=0.3511000N116mm
Next Step Convert Units
Mt=0.3511000N0.116m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Mt=0.35110000.116
Next Step Evaluate
Mt=446.6N*m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Mt=446600N*mm

Torque Capacity of Disk Brake Formula Elements

Variables
Torque Absorbed By Brake
Torque Absorbed By Brake is described as the turning effect of force that is absorbed by band brake.
Symbol: Mt
Measurement: TorqueUnit: N*mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Friction For Brake
Coefficient of Friction For Brake is the ratio defining the force that resists the motion of the brake pad in relation to the brake disc or drum in contact with it.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
Actuating Force on Brake
Actuating Force on Brake is defined as the amount of force required to actuate the braking mechanism.
Symbol: F
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Friction Radius of Brake
Friction Radius of Brake specifies a characteristic radius for a disc clutch/brake.
Symbol: Rf
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Disk Brakes category

​Go Friction Radius of Disk Brake
Rf=2Ro3-Ri33(Ro2-Ri2)
​Go Coefficient of Friction given Torque Capacity of Disk Brake
μ=MtFRf
​Go Actuating Force given Torque Capacity of Disk Brake
F=MtμRf
​Go Area of Brake Pad
A=θpRo2-Ri22

How to Evaluate Torque Capacity of Disk Brake?

Torque Capacity of Disk Brake evaluator uses Torque Absorbed By Brake = Coefficient of Friction For Brake*Actuating Force on Brake*Friction Radius of Brake to evaluate the Torque Absorbed By Brake, The Torque Capacity of Disk Brake formula is defined as amount of torque that can be Absorbed by pads when brakes are applied. Torque Absorbed By Brake is denoted by Mt symbol.

How to evaluate Torque Capacity of Disk Brake using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Torque Capacity of Disk Brake, enter Coefficient of Friction For Brake (μ), Actuating Force on Brake (F) & Friction Radius of Brake (Rf) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Torque Capacity of Disk Brake

What is the formula to find Torque Capacity of Disk Brake?
The formula of Torque Capacity of Disk Brake is expressed as Torque Absorbed By Brake = Coefficient of Friction For Brake*Actuating Force on Brake*Friction Radius of Brake. Here is an example- 4.5E+8 = 0.35*11000*0.116.
How to calculate Torque Capacity of Disk Brake?
With Coefficient of Friction For Brake (μ), Actuating Force on Brake (F) & Friction Radius of Brake (Rf) we can find Torque Capacity of Disk Brake using the formula - Torque Absorbed By Brake = Coefficient of Friction For Brake*Actuating Force on Brake*Friction Radius of Brake.
Can the Torque Capacity of Disk Brake be negative?
No, the Torque Capacity of Disk Brake, measured in Torque cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Torque Capacity of Disk Brake?
Torque Capacity of Disk Brake is usually measured using the Newton Millimeter[N*mm] for Torque. Newton Meter[N*mm], Newton Centimeter[N*mm], Kilonewton Meter[N*mm] are the few other units in which Torque Capacity of Disk Brake can be measured.
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