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.

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