Introduction – Nexen 5H60PSP-E 913059 User Manual
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FORM NO. L-20205-C-1209
Nexen 5HPSP-E Single Position Tooth Clutches are 
designed for applications where exact timing to two 
components is required..
Tooth clutches are normally engaged when stationary. In 
certain circumstances, such as low RPM, tooth clutches 
can be engaged at differential speeds up to 150 RPM. The 
allowable engagement speed depends on the rotational 
inertia of the mass being accelerated and the air pressure 
applied.
If the tooth clutch is to be engaged in other than static 
conditions, solve the following “Differential Speed” formula 
to make sure the application’s speed is within the limits of 
the selected clutch.
DIFFERENTIAL SPEED FORMULA
Use the Differential Speed Formula to find the allowable 
engagement speed (N) at a specific air pressure setting (P) 
with a given inertia load (WK
2
). This formula expresses the
relationship of the variables involved that effect the impact 
of the face teeth during engagement. Tooth damage can 
occur when tooth velocity and air pressure settings are 
too high (i.e. a smaller clutch has a lower tooth velocity at 
any given RPM and a small clutch has less driver inertia).
V(10
4
)
N =
(P-22) WK
2
Where
N = Differential RPM Limit Clutch
V = Constant for Clutch (See Table 1)
P = Operational Pressure P.S.I.
WK
2
= referred Inertia lb. • ft
2
INTRODUCTION
EXAMPLE: The required differential engagement speed 
using a Model 5H45P-E clutch at 60 psi is 150 RPM. 
(Clutch rotating at 1250, machine component at 1100). 
The referred inertia is 3 lb. • ft
2
. The differential RPM limit
for the clutch is:
1.4(10
4
)
N =
= 213 RPM
(60-22) 3
150 RPM is within the limit of the 5H45P-E operating at 
60 psi with a load of 3 lb. • ft
2
.
TABLE 1
Constants for Clutches
NOTE: Formula does not estimate:
 
1. RPM which prevents ratacheting.
2. Acceleration time.
3. Tooth stress after engagement.
CLUTCH
CONSTANT
(V)
CLUTCH
CONSTANT
(V)
5H30PSP-E
2.10
5H45PSP-E
1.40
5H35PSP-E
1.80
5H50PSP-E
1.26
5H40PSP-E
1.57
5H60PSP-E
1.05
CAUTION
If differential speed exceeds the
clutch limitations, ratcheting of the
teeth can occur that will shorten
clutch life.