Technical information

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Ortlinghaus multi-plate clutches and brakes

Design and operation 1.03.00
The original Ortlinghaus Sinus® clutch plate 1.03.00
Plate friction material 1.04.00
Friction behaviour 1.04.00
Wear characteristics 1.06.00
Thermal characteristics 1.07.00
Use of different friction combinations 1.08.00
Types of actuation 1.09.00
Response time and operational accuracy 1.09.00

Selection of clutch and brake size, calculations

Torque figures used in the calculations 1.10.00
Dynamic moment of inertia 1.11.00
Moments of inertia 1.11.00
Times for friction clutches closed by actuation 1.13.00
Times for friction clutches opened by actuation 1.13.00
Friction work and thermal load 1.13.00
Calculation of thermal load 1.14.00
Thermal characteristic values 1.14.00
Selection of the correct clutch size 1.14.00
Calculation of required torque 1.14.00
Calculations for clutches and brakes for crank drives 1.16.00

Lubrication and cooling of clutches and brakes

Plate surface design 1.18.00
Bearing lubrication for dry-running multi-plate clutches and brakes 1.18.00
Oil recommendations for multi-plate clutches and brakes 1.19.00

Installation instructions and tolerances

General installation instructions for Ortlinghaus clutches and brakes 1.20.00
Installation, fitting and executions of housings of Ortlinghaus cluthes and brakes 1.20.00
Recommended tolerances, bores and keyways 1.21.00

Technical information contained in this brochure subject to change without notification.

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Contents EN 1.01.00
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Ortlinghaus multi-plate clutches

and brakes

Ortlinghaus products are to be found in industrial housing (outer driver) or on a hub (inner driver)
transmission applications where the ability to in such a way that they cannot rotate freely but
transfer and control torque is required in drive can be displaced axially. For the transmission of
outputs. Examples include machine tools, torque by friction engagement from shaft W1 to
construction machines, marine transmissions, shaft W2 , the set of plates is compressed axially
vehicles, heavy machines, gears, textile and paper (Fig. 1). The force F required to do this is generated
machines. mechanically,
The comprehensive range of products offered electromagnetically,
under the heading "THE TECHNOLOGY OF
CONTROLLED TORQUE" offers proven standard hydraulically or
and special solutions, which ensure optimum pneumatically
machine and plant efficiency and safety.
Our experienced team of specialist engineers are in accordance with the particular type of clutch.
at your disposal - in particular for new designs -
for consultation in selecting the most suitable The original Ortlinghaus Sinus® clutch
clutch/brake for your application including plate
determining the size and calculating the required A particular feature of the Ortlinghaus multi-plate
output. In this way you can profit from years of clutch is the use of the Sinus® plate, a component
experience gained in connection with large that has been proven over many years.
numbers of applications. In order that you can The special characteristic of this plate is that it is
benefit from this consultation service in the most shaped in such a way that a cross-section along
effective manner, we have prepared questionnaires any diameter of the plate shows a corrugated or
for the individual product groups, with the aid of sinusoidal shape and this enables the plate to act
these you can describe the conditions of your like a spring (Fig. 2).
particular application. We recommend that you
complete these questionnaires and return them This sinusoidal shape enables the clutch to be
when making enquiries. engaged smoothly. During the engagement process
The following sections provide an overview of the the area of the frictional surfaces in contact with
most important properties of our friction one another increases continuously and the
materials, including how to determine the size of sinusoidal shaped plates
unit required, on the lubrication and cooling of flatten to a plane surface.
clutches and brakes and general hints on In the fully engaged state,
installation. each Sinus® plate has the
shape of a conventional
Designations, symbols in formulas and flat plate. The spring action
units of the Sinus® plates also en
Unless stated otherwise, the designations, symbols sures positive disengagement.
in formulas and units used in this catalogue are in Because of the sine-wave
accordance with VDI guideline 2241 and/or DIN contour, only line contact
740 sheet 2. remains in the disengaged
position, resulting in mini-
mum drag and idling heat.
It is perhaps worth mentio-
ning that Ortlinghaus world
patents in the field of spring-
action plates were a real break-
through with the trademark
"Sinus®" becoming a standard
term in power transmission
technology.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

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Plate friction material

Different special friction materials are available friction are achieved. The coefficient of static
for wet and dry-running clutches and brakes. The friction µ0 is in general larger than the coefficient
friction material used represents the most of sliding friction µ. This friction combination
important part of each friction combination, will always be subject to wear and for this reason
which effectively consist of, in addition, the the service life of a clutch or brake is determined
counter frictional surface and, in the case of wet- by the wear properties of the friction lining and
running, the oil. The friction combination of the counter-friction surface. Since the wear
influences the behavior of the clutch or brake increases at a disproportionately high rate at
when being engaged and disengaged, the temperatures above a particular level, design and
permissible thermal loading, the behavior in calculations are based, to a considerable extent,
terms of wear and thereby the required size of the on the thermal behavior.
clutch or brake. Only when these important
Wet-running clutches and brakes
properties are known can the optimum friction
Controlled by the properties of the friction
combination for a given application be selected in
materials, the lubrication process in the frictional
order to give the desired behavior and service life. contact of wet-running clutches and brakes takes
In order to provide understanding of the place in the area of mixed or boundary friction.
application selection of friction combinations, The peaks and valleys (the size of these depending
the following sections will describe the on the particular roughness) of the surfaces of the
characteristic properties and main areas of use of friction plates attempt to make contact with one
our different standard friction combinations, another. However, they are prevented from
namely steel/steel, steel/sintered lining and steel coming into contact with one another by a few
or cast iron/organic friction lining, all of which layers of oil molecules. The binding forces between
have proved themselves in use over many the oil molecules and the friction surfaces are
years.Should you have special requirements with larger than the shearing forces resulting from the
regard to the dynamic torque, the static torque or sliding movement. These binding forces are
the lubricant to be used, please contact us. For influenced in particular by the interactions
such cases, special friction materials such as plates between the friction surfaces and the lubricant
coated with molybdenum are available. additives, the effectiveness of which depend on
temperature and pressure.
Frictional behavior As a result the advantages of wet-running
The changes in the coefficient of friction during multi-plate clutches and brakes lie in the freedom
the course of an engagement (or disengagement) from wear (following running-in) and in their
process together with the static coefficient of significantly superior ability to dissipate the heat
friction µ0, when torque is being transmitted, produced during engagement, this being the result
depend on a number of factors: of the cooling action of the oil (internal oiling). In
. Combination of materials at the friction surfaces particular when high frequencies of engagement/
. Design of friction surfaces, e.g. with grooves or
disengagement are required, a greater amount of
frictional work per operation can be permitted
channels than with dry-running. In addition applications
. Surface structure, e.g. sliding finish with continuous slip are possible allowing the
. Friction surface pressure heat to be kept under control even when
. Sliding speed considerable quantities of heat are being generated.
. Temperature level and maximum temperature A further advantage lies in the ability to influence
at friction surface the changes in the coefficient of friction, during
. Dry- or wet-running, e.g. lubrication behavior, each engagement operation, by selection of the
direction of cooling oil material, structure and profile of the friction
surfaces in combination with the type and quantity
The characteristic frictional behavior of our of the oil employed. Of particular technical
standard friction combinations are represented importance is the torque achieved at the beginning
in figures 3 to 6 (pages 1.05.00 and 1.06.00). and at the end of the synchronization process.
Rapid engagement or the lowest possible dynamic
Dry-running clutches and brakes excitation (strength, noise emissions) can be
The friction condition is determined by the laws achieved with transmission lines and shaft systems.

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Friction combination steel/steel

Through-hardened special plate steel with high combination, in particular when they are not
resistance to wear is used for this well proven actuated manually, is characterized by the torque
friction combination. This friction combination increasing at a rapid rate during the engagement
is only suitable for wet-running. Here the inner process. This can subject the masses being
plates are given a corrugated shape: the original accelerated to an undesirable jerk at the point of
Ortlinghaus Sinus® plates. synchronization.
The relationship between the static and dynamic When a clutch is to be engaged dynamically, the
coefficient of friction is: pressure with which the friction surfaces are pressed
µ0 together pR should not exceed 0.5 N/mm2 and the
µ = 1,8 ... 2 sliding speed vR should not exceed 20 m/s. The
large difference between the coefficients of static
As a result of the above, the engagement behavior
friction or stiction µ0 (at v = 0) and the dynamic or
of multi-plate clutches with this friction
sliding friction µ must be taken into account.
Coefficient of friction µ

Fig. 3 Friction surface pressure pR in N/mm2 Sliding speed v in m/s Plate temperature in °C

Friction combination steel/sintered lining

The continuous developments in powder process until the point at which the driving and
metallurgy have made possible friction materials driven parts are rotating at the same speed at a
suitable for special applications. Increased thermal uniform rate depending upon the properties of
capacity, consistency of friction coefficient, the oil being used. As a result a flat and uniform
increased surface pressure and sliding speed, acceleration curve together with a smooth start-
reduced wear can all be achieved with new sinter up
qualities. of the masses to be accelerated, is achieved. A high
friction surface pressure and sliding speed can be
WET-RUNNING selected (pR up to 4 N/mm2, vR up to 40 m/s). This
With this friction combination the coefficient of in turn enables the dimensions of clutches and
friction increases from the start of the acceleration brakes selected to be smaller.
Coefficient of friction µ

Fig. 4
Friction surface pressure pR in N/mm2 Sliding speed v in m/s Plate temperature in °C

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DRY-RUNNING
The relationship between the coefficient of The surface pressure and the sliding speed
static friction and the coefficient of dynamic selected must be smaller than with wet-
friction is: µ0 running (pR up to 2 N/mm2, vR up to 25 m/s).
µ = 1,2 ... 1,3
Coefficient of friction µ

Fig. 5 Friction surface pressure pR in N/mm2 Sliding speed v in m/s Plate temperature in °C

Friction combination steel or cast

iron/organic friction lining
With this dry-running friction combination, the favorable ratio of µ0 to µ, friction surface
friction lining is bonded or riveted as segments or pressures pR up to 1 N/mm2 and sliding speeds
as a ring onto the plate in question. The particular vr up to 20 m/s: µ0
advantage of this friction combination lies in the = 1,0 ... 1,3
high coefficient of friction and in the µ
Coefficient of friction µ

Fig. 6 Friction surface pressure pR in N/mm2 Sliding speed v in m/s Plate temperature in °C

Wear characteristics
Wet-running clutches and brakes work in general
The wear suffered by plates depends on the work
with practically no wear whereas in the case of
required during engagement (or application), the
dry-running units good dissipation of heat can
friction material used and on the composition of
only be achieved, and wear minimized, by
the counterplate. It will remain low as long as the
constructional measures (such as design,
temperature resulting from the heat generated
installation and external ventilation).
during each engagement (or application) does
not exceed permissible limits.
Friction combination steel/steel
Oil as a coolant helps to reduce wear. The oil should If the oil can keep the local temperature peaks
pass as close as possible to the friction surface, the sufficiently low, wear remains minimal, however,
most efficient way of doing this is by internal if the frictional heat exceeds the permissible specific
oiling. Special surface designs, e.g. spiral grooves, thermal load (per engagement/application or per
radial grooves, waffle grooves etc., provide efficient hour), wear increases considerably. Seizure and
oil ways and reliable dissipation of the heat the destruction of the friction surfaces may follow,
generated during engagement (or application). transition from dynamic friction to static friction.

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Friction combination steel/sintered lining

Different qualities of sintered lining are available, Thus, for example, in the case of a press, the clutch
these being suitable for wet-running or dry-running can be fitted on the eccentric shaft or the
in accordance with their particular composition. intermediate gear. Similar calculations and
considerations apply in the case of brakes.
With wet-running it is essential that the pores of
the sintered material do not become clogged by oil Great significance has to be attached to the
carbon produced when the temperature of the dissipation of heat. For applications involving
friction surfaces becomes too high. This will cause a large amount of acceleration work,
the coefficient of friction and heat dissipation pneumatically actuated single-plate clutches with
capability to decrease. The tendency for the large cooling surfaces and cooling ribs are
temperature of the friction surfaces to increase frequently used. The transfer of heat from the
can be counteracted by using a special profile and clutch to the ambient air is considerably improved
ensuring that they receive an adequate supply of by the ventilating effect of the cooling ribs, the
fresh oil. It is particularly important that the oil effect of these, however, varies with speed.
is changed regularly. When these points are Where multi-plate clutches are fitted in gearboxes,
observed, extremely low wear can be guaranteed. the frictional heat generated can be dissipated by
immersing the set of plates in cooling oil. Here a
Wear with dry-running is higher than with
check must be made that the surface of the
wet-running. The dry running properties of the
gearbox housing is sufficiently large to enable the
sinter friction material influence the wear
heat to be dissipated into the ambient air at the
characteristics. Care must be taken that heat is
required rate. If this should not be the case, an oil
dissipated efficiently.
cooler will be required.
Friction combination steel or cast The following guideline values on coefficients of
iron/organic friction lining friction and the thermal limit values to be observed
With this dry-running friction combination wear have been taken from VDI guideline 2241 (see
remains low as long as the temperature of the page 1.08.00).
counterplate is not allowed to exceed approx.
A further heat characteristic of a multi-plate
150 °C. Above this temperature the slope of the
clutch, namely the permissible thermal load per
wear curve increases considerably. The critical
hour qpermissible in J/mm2/h, is based on the
plate temperature, at which destruction of the
general assumption that the friction work occurs
friction lining commences, lies at approx. 300 °C.
at roughly uniform intervals and an approximately
constant level. During the engagement of a clutch,
Thermal characteristics
high temperature peaks occur if a high level of
The thermal loading to which a friction clutch or brake
energy has to be suddenly transformed into heat.
can be subjected depends on the following factors:
The permissible temperature limit value must be
. Friction work per engagement/application process observed in each case.
. Frequency of engagement/application processes The guideline value for the hourly thermal loads
. Intervals between successive engagement/ are stated below for a number of friction
application processes combinations.
. Duration of the clutch engagement or braking
Friction combination steel/steel
process
The permissible thermal load per hour depends
. Dissipation of heat at clutch or brake to a great extent on the type and quantity of the
coolant, the friction surface temperature may not
In the case of a clutch, the friction work can be
be allowed to exceed 200 to 250 °C.
calculated from the masses to be accelerated and
the speed difference between the driven and
With splash lubrication:
driving machine parts, taking into account any
qperm. = 13 – 17 J/mm2/h
load torque. To keep the energy, which is converted
into heat during each engagement process, as low With internal lubrication:
as possible, the total mass of the machine parts to qperm. = 17 – 21 J/mm2/h
be accelerated must be kept as low as possible. In
this connection the most suitable position for the
installation of the clutch must be checked.

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Wet-running Dry-running
Friction combinations Sintered Sintered Paper/ Steel/ Sintered Organic Steel/
bronze/ iron/ steel hardened/ bronze/ linings/ nitrided/
steel steel steel/ steel cast iron steel/
hardened nitrided
Dynamic coefficient of friction µ 0.05 0.07 0.1 0.05 0.15 0.3 0.3
Coefficient

to 0.1 to 0.1 to 0.12 to 0.08 to 0.3 to 0.4 to 0.4

of friction

Static coefficient of friction µ 0 0.12 0.1 0.08 0.08 0.2 0.3 0.4
to 0.14 to 0.14 to 0.1 to 0.12 to 0.4 to 0.5 to 0.6
Ratio µ0 / µ 1.4 1.2 0.8 1.4 1.25 1.0 1.2
to 2 to 1.5 to 1 to 1.6 to 1.6 to 1.3 to 1.5
Max. sliding speed vR [ m/s ] 40 20 30 20 25 40 25
guideline values1)

Max. friction surface pressure pR [N/mm2] 4 4 2 0.5 2 1 0.5

Technical data

1 0.5 0.8 0.3 1 2 0.5

qAE [ J/mm2 ]2) to 2 to 1 to 1.5 to 0.5 to 1.5 to 4 to 1

. 1.5 0.7 1 0.4 1.5 3 1

q Ao [ W/mm2 ]3) to 2.5 to 1.2 to 2 to 0.8 to 2 to 6 to 2
. 3
·s ]
Area-related mm 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
cooling flow VA [ mm 2 to 2 to 1 to 2 to 0.5

Unalloyed and slightly blended oils X X X X

Lubricant
Oils with additives – X X X

1) These guideline values are mutually dependent on one 2) Permissible area-related engagement-work at single
another to a high degree so that the permissible values engagement operation
may be considerably higher or, as the case may be, lower 3) Permissible area-related friction output (c.f. VDI 2241,
depending on the particular conditions of application. page 1, section 3.2.2.)
Friction combination steel / sintered lining Use of the different friction
The plates with a sintered lining possess good
thermal conductivity and can withstand
combinations
temperature peaks of up to approx. 500 to 600 °C
without there being a risk of surface welding of Friction combination steel/steel
the plate surfaces or, in the case of clutches This combination is the only one suitable for
running in an oil mist, of increased wear. electromagnetic clutches with flux-type plate
packs. It is also used successfully in other kinds of
Permissible thermal loading per hour: clutches, particularly in applications where the
For dry-running: qperm. = 20 J/mm2/h frequency of engagement and the thermal loading
are low and in clutches for static (holding) duty
For wet-running (with internal oiling): with high levels of torque to be transmitted.
qperm. = 150 – 300 J/mm2/h
Friction combination steel/sintered lining
(information documents available on request) This friction combination, which is used
predominantly wet-running, is employed when
Friction combination steel or cast high thermal loading as well as high sliding speed
iron/ organic friction lining and high friction surface pressure are to be
Organic friction linings are suitable for expected. Care must be taken that adequate cooling
temperatures up to 300 °C. Temperature peaks is provided, if possible by means of internal
higher than this can be permitted for a short time lubrication.
but the wear is considerably increased.
Friction combination steel or cast iron/
Permissible thermal load per hour: organic friction lining
This friction combination, which is used
For single-plate clutches exclusively for dry-running, is employed in
with cast iron/organic lining: applications where the clutch or brake is mounted
qperm. = 100 J/mm2/h externally. The high coefficient of friction means
For multi-plate clutches that the unit is compact, however, care must be
with steel/organic lining: taken that the friction surfaces are kept free of
qperm. = 15 J/mm2/h lubricants.

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Types of actuation
Selection of the type of actuation method for a Electromagnetically actuated clutches and brakes
particular application depends on have the advantage that they can be controlled
. the control media available on the machine or from a central point, permitting full automatic
at the place of installation control of a machine. They can be used in both dry
. the required engagement (or application)
and wet-running systems. These units can be
triggered in conjunction with numerical controls
characteristics
and timed operating cycles. High permissible
. the time required for and precision of number of operations per hour can be achieved
engagement/application with good operational accuracy. In the case of
. the opportunities for using a remote or construction machinery, winches, mixers,
programmable control. conveyor systems etc., electromagnetic clutches
can be operated from the machines’ electrical
Mechanically actuated clutches require the force for
supply system.
engagement/disengagement to be generated outside
the clutch. The required manual force, in the region
Response time and operational accuracy
of 100 to 200 N, allows for sensitive engagement/
Provided that a suitable type of actuation and
disengagement. If the force for engagement/
control have been selected, multi-plate clutches
disengagement is generated pneumatically,
can fulfill very stringent requirements in terms of
hydraulically or magnetically, these clutches can
response time and operational accuracy.
also be operated in an automatic sequence.
However, in order to ensure correct operation,
In the case of presses, shears and other machine the particular characteristics of construction and
tools, marine propulsion systems, oil drilling the different friction material must be taken into
equipment, heavy construction machines and also account. In general dry-running clutches engage
heavy rolling mill drives, compressed air is almost and disengage more precisely than clutches
always available or can be easily provided. In such running wet.
cases pneumatically actuated multi-plate clutches
Electromagnetic clutches with flux-type plates
are very often used. With the aid of special valves,
require, in general, more reaction time (in
it is possible to obtain very short engagement/
particular for disengagement) than clutches with
application times as required, for example, in presses.
solenoid-type actuation, however, an exception
Precision control valves can be incorporated where
to this are clutches with stationary fields. As a
large masses must be accelerated slowly and precisely.
result of the air gap in the magnet body and the
In the case of non-stationary drives, e.g. in road support plate, the magnetic field breaks down
vehicles, track-bound vehicles, ships etc., more quickly and the effects of residual magnetism
hydraulically actuated multi-plate clutches are an are reduced.
extremely popular solution. Change-over gear
Hydraulically actuated clutches engage and
systems in vehicle engineering e.g. for Diesel
disengage very precisely provided that suitable
locomotives, crawler tractors, lorries and
and correctly designed control elements are used.
construction machinery, are being designed more
Oil quality, pipe dimensions and pump capacity
and more with hydraulically actuated multi-plate
also have a considerable influence on the clutch
clutches. Often these are used in conjunction with
performance.
hydraulic torque converters, in order to reduce
the manual effort required by the driver and to Dry-running, pneumatically actuated clutches
increase performance. and brakes can withstand very severe conditions
as are required, for example, in presses. Even very
In marine engineering, hydraulically actuated
large clutches can be engaged and disengaged
multi-plate clutches and hydraulically released,
rapidly and precisely provided that there is an
spring-applied brakes are a preferred solution for
adequate quantity of compressed air available
ships’ reversing gears, loading and anchor winches.
and that the recommended dimensions for valves
They offer the advantage of being largely
and pipes are maintained.
maintenance and wear free. In combination with
a hydraulic motor, the hydraulically released,
spring-applied brake is becoming more and more
popular as a safety feature.

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Selection of clutch and brake

size, calculations

Before going into the details of clutch selection, The formulae and calculation procedures, which
a number of terms should be explained and follow, are sufficient for most applications. In the
defined. case of special application, however, we
. Torque recommend that the drive data be supplied to us,
since it is often the case that extra calculations
. Moment of intertia must be done using empirical values, the discussion
. Reaction times of which would be too complex for this
. Friction work and thermal load publication.
. Load torque The variables and symbols used are summarized
in the following table.

Variable, symbol Name Unit Designation

Force F Newton N 1 N = 1 kg · 1 m/s2
Torque M Nm
Mass m kg
Moment of inertia J kgm2
Work W Joule J 1 J = 1 Nm = 1 Ws
Heat quantity Q
Temperature T Kelvin K 1 K = 1 °C
Celsius °C
Speed n min–1
Angular velocity ω rad/s ω= π·n
(s–1) 30

The different torques used in the Definition of acceleration torque Ma

calculations The acceleration torque accelerates the given
. Mdyn = engagement torque
masses from speed n1 to n2 within a given time.
(catalogue torque)
Ma = Mdyn – ML in Nm
. Ma = acceleration torque
(deceleration torque)
J · (ω2 – ω1)
. ML = load torque Ma = in Nm
. Mr = idling or drag torque
t

. Mstat = static or transmitted torque J · (n2 – n1)

Ma = in Nm
9.56 · t
Definition of engagement torque Mdyn
The engagement torque (dynamic torque) Mdyn J = moment of inertia in kgm2
is the effective torque acting on the shaft while
the clutch or brake is slipping. Mdyn is the torque t = acceleration time in s
quoted in the catalogue for a clutch or brake and n1 (ω1) = speed before acceleration in min–1 (s–1)
is the effective torque during acceleration or n2 (ω2) = speed after acceleration in min–1 (s–1)
deceleration up to the point of synchronization
between the driving and driven sides.

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Definition of load torque ML Dynamic moment of inertia

The load torque is the torque which acts on the The moment of inertia is defined as the sum of all
output side of the clutch as the result of the load. products resulting from the particles of mass dm
It is calculated in essence from the force acting and the square of their distances r from the
directly on the load side and the associated lever rotational axis.

∫r
arm (Fig. 7). 2
J= · dm

The moment of inertia of a rotating body can be

described as
J = i2 · m in kgm2
If one considers the total mass of the body to be
at a distance i (radius of gyration) from the
rotational axis.

Referred moments of inertia, in existing

gear trains, to the clutch shaft

Fig.7

Definition of residual torque Mr

The residual or idling torque is the torque which drive
is still transmitted by the fully disengaged clutch,
the value stated being the maximum steady-state
value at normal operating temperature.

Definition of static torque Mstat

The transmitted (or static) torque Mstat is the Fig. 8
torque the clutch, when engaged, or the brake,
when applied, can be loaded without slip taking In the two-shaft system, shown in Fig. 8, the
place. clutch on shaft W1 has to accelerate the following
masses, the moments of inertia of which have to
Ratio between static and dynamic torque be individually calculated. The sum of all the
When determining the size of clutch required, the moments of inertia on W1 and W2 are
difference between static and dynamic torques J1 = JKi + JW1 + JZ1 or, respectively
must be considered.
The ratios of dynamic to static torque for the J2 = JW2 + JZ2 + JZ3
friction combinations below are as follows: The moment of inertia J2 is reduced to clutch the
Steel/steel 1.8 to 2 shaft W1 by multiplying the inertia by the square
of the speed ratio.
Steel/organic friction lining 1 to 1.3
n2
Steel/sintered lining 1.3 to 1.5 J2 red W1 = J2 · n
1
( )2
The total J to be accelerated by the clutch on
W1 is obtained by:

JtotW1 = J1 + J2 red W1 in kgm2

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Converting the effect of a mass moving Moments of inertia

in a straight line to the moment of Moments of inertia of solid steel cylindrical
inertia J of the clutch shaft bodies (ρ = 7850 kg/m3) for a cylindrical height
For this, the following formulae apply: h = 10 mm.
v2 v2 For other heights h, multiply the values in the
J=m· in kgm2 J = 91 · m · 2 in kgm2
ω2 n table by
h
m = mass in kg of the body moving in a straight line 10
v = velocity in m/s of the mass moving in
a straight line
n, (ω) = rotational speed of the clutch shaft in min–1, (s–1)

D Moment of intertia J = kgcm2 1 kgcm2 = 0,0001 kgm2

mm 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
30 0,062 0,071 0,081 0,091 0,103 0,116 0,129 0,144 0,161 0,178
40 0,197 0,218 0,24 0,263 0,289 0,316 0,345 0,376 0,409 0,444
50 0,482 0,521 0,563 0,608 0,655 0,705 0,758 0,814 0,872 0,934
60 0,999 1,067 1,139 1,214 1,293 1,376 1,462 1,553 1,648 1,747
70 1,85 1,958 2,071 2,189 2,311 2,438 2,571 2,709 2,853 3,002
80 3,157 3,317 3,484 3,657 3,837 4,023 4,216 4,415 4,622 4,835
90 5,056 5,285 5,521 5,765 6,017 6,277 6,546 6,823 7,108 7,403
100 7,707 8,02 8,342 8,674 9,016 9,368 9,73 10,102 10,485 10,879
110 11,283 11,699 12,127 12,566 13,016 13,479 13,954 14,442 14,942 15,455
120 15,981 16,52 17,073 17,64 18,22 18,815 19,425 20,049 20,688 21,342
130 22,011 22,696 23,397 24,114 24,848 25,598 26,365 27,149 27,95 28,769
140 29,606 30,461 31,335 32,227 33,137 34,068 35,017 35,986 36,976 37,985
150 39,015 40,066 41,138 42,231 43,346 44,483 45,642 46,824 48,028 49,256
160 50,507 51,781 53,08 54,403 55,75 57,122 58,52 59,943 61,391 62,866
170 64,367 65,895 67,45 69,033 70,643 72,281 73,947 75,642 77,366 79,119
180 80,902 82,715 84,558 86,432 88,337 90,273 92,24 94,24 96,272 98,337
190 100,43 102,56 104,73 106,93 109,16 111,43 113,73 116,07 118,44 120,86
200 123,3 125,79 128,31 130,87 133,47 136,1 138,78 141,49 144,25 147,04
210 149,88 152,75 155,67 158,63 161,63 164,67 167,75 170,88 174,05 177,27
220 180,53 183,83 187,18 190,58 194,02 197,51 201,05 204,63 208,26 211,93
230 215,66 219,44 223,26 227,14 231,06 235,04 239,06 243,14 247,27 251,45
240 255,69 259,97 264,32 268,71 273,16 277,67 282,23 286,85 291,52 296,25
250 301,04 305,88 310,79 315,75 320,77 325,85 331,0 336,2 341,46 346,79
250 301,04 305,88 310,79 315,75 320,77 325,85 331,0 336,2 341,46 346,79
260 352,17 357,62 363,14 368,71 374,35 380,06 385,83 391,66 397,56 403,53
270 409,56 415,66 421,83 428,07 434,38 440,75 447,2 453,72 460,3 466,96
280 473,69 480,5 487,37 494,32 501,35 508,45 515,62 522,87 530,2 537,6
290 545,08 552,63 560,27 567,98 575,78 583,65 591,61 599,64 607,76 615,96
300 624,24 632,6 641,05 649,59 658,2 666,91 675,7 684,57 693,54 702,59
310 711,73 720,96 730,27 739,68 749,18 758,77 768,45 778,22 788,09 798,05
320 808,1 818,25 828,5 838,84 849,27 859,81 870,44 881,17 892,0 902,92
330 913,95 925,08 936,31 947,64 959,08 970,61 982,26 994,0 1005,8 1017,8
340 1029,8 1042,0 1054,3 1066,7 1079,2 1091,8 1104,5 1117,3 1130,2 1143,3
350 1156,4 1169,7 1183,1 1196,6 1210,2 1224,0 1237,8 1251,8 1265,9 1280,1
360 1294,4 1308,8 1323,4 1338,1 1352,9 1367,8 1382,9 1398,0 1413,3 1428,8
370 1444,3 1460,0 1475,8 1491,7 1507,8 1524,0 1540,3 1556,8 1573,3 1590,1
380 1606,9 1623,9 1641,0 1658,3 1675,6 1693,2 1710,8 1728,6 1746,6 1764,6
390 1782,9 1801,2 1819,7 1838,3 1857,1 1876,1 1895,1 1914,3 1933,7 1953,2
400 1972,9 1992,7 2012,6 2032,7 2053,0 2073,4 2093,9 2114,6 2135,5 2156,5
410 2177,7 2199,0 2220,5 2242,1 2263,9 2285,9 2308,0 2330,3 2352,7 2375,3
420 2398,0 2421,0 2444,1 2467,3 2490,7 2514,3 2538,0 2562,0 2586,0 2610,3
430 2634,7 2659,3 2684,1 2709,0 2734,1 2759,4 2784,9 2810,5 2836,3 2862,3
440 2888,5 2914,9 2941,4 2968,1 2995,0 3022,1 3049,3 3076,8 3104,4 3132,2
450 3160,2 3188,4 3216,7 3245,3 3274,1 3303,0 3332,1 3361,5 3391,0 3420,7
460 3450,6 3480,7 3511,0 3541,5 3572,2 3603,1 3634,2 3665,5 3697,0 3728,7
470 3760,6 3792,7 3825,0 3857,5 3890,2 3923,2 3956,3 3989,7 4023,2 4057,0
480 4091,0 4125,2 4159,6 4194,2 4229,1 4264,1 4299,4 4334,9 4370,6 4406,6
490 4442,7 4479,1 4515,7 4552,5 4589,6 4626,9 4664,4 4702,1 4740,0 4778,2
500 4816,7 4855,3 4894,2 4933,3 4972,6 5012,2 5052,0 5092,1 5132,4 5172,9
510 5213,7 5254,7 5296,0 5337,5 5379,2 5421,2 5463,4 5505,9 5548,6 5591,6
520 5634,8 5678,3 5722,0 5766,0 5810,2 5854,7 5899,4 5944,4 5989,7 6035,2
530 6080,9 6126,9 6173,2 6219,8 6266,6 6313,7 6361,0 6408,6 6456,5 6504,6
540 6553,0 6601,7 6650,6 6699,9 6749,4 6799,1 6849,2 6899,5 6950,1 7000,9
550 7052,1 7103,5 7155,2 7207,2 7259,5 7312,0 7364,9 7418,0 7471,4 7525,1
560 7579,1 7633,4 7688,0 7742,8 7798,0 7853,5 7909,2 7965,2 8021,6 8078,2
570 8135,2 8192,4 8249,9 8307,8 8365,9 8424,4 8483,1 8542,2 8601,6 8661,3
580 8721,3 8781,6 8842,2 8903,1 8964,3 9025,9 9087,8 9150,0 9212,5 9275,3
590 9338,5 9401,9 9465,7 9529,9 9594,3 9659,1 9724,2 9789,6 9855,4 9921,4
600 9987,9 10054 10121 10189 10256 10325 10393 10463 10531 10600
610 10670 10740 10811 10882 10953 11024 11096 11168 11241 11314
620 11387 11461 11535 11609 11684 11759 11834 11910 11986 12063
630 12140 12217 12295 12373 12451 12530 12609 12688 12768 12849
640 12929 13010 13092 13173 13256 13338 13421 13504 13588 13672
650 13756 13841 13927 14012 14098 14185 14272 14359 14446 14534
660 14623 14712 14801 14890 14981 15071 15162 15253 15345 15437
670 15529 15622 15716 15809 15904 15998 16093 16189 16285 16381
680 16478 16575 16672 16770 16869 16968 17067 17167 17267 17367
690 17468 17570 17672 17774 17877 17980 18084 18188 18293 18398
700 18503 18609 18716 18823 18930 19038 19146 19255 19364 19473
710 19584 19694 19805 19917 20029 20141 20254 20367 20481 20596
720 20710 20826 20942 21058 21175 21292 21409 21528 21646 21766
730 21885 22005 22126 22247 22369 22491 22614 22737 22860 22985
740 23109 23234 23360 23486 23613 23740 23868 23996 24125 24254
750 24384 24514 24645 24777 24908 25041 25174 25307 25441 25576
760 25711 25846 25983 26119 26256 26394 26532 26671 26811 26951
770 27091 27232 27374 27516 27658 27802 27945 28090 28235 28380
780 28526 28673 28820 28967 29116 29264 29414 29564 29714 29866
790 30017 30170 30322 30476 30630 30784 30940 31095 31252 31409
800 31566 31724 31883 32042 32202 32363 32524 32686 32848 33011
810 33174 33339 33503 33669 33835 34001 34168 34336 34505 34674
820 34843 35014 35184 35356 35528 35701 35874 36048 36223 36398
830 36574 36751 36928 37106 37284 37464 37643 37824 38005 38187
840 38369 38552 38736 38920 39105 39291 39477 39664 39852 40040
840 38369 38552 38736 38920 39105 39291 39477 39664 39852 40040
850 40229 40419 40609 40800 40992 41184 41377 41571 41765 41960
860 42156 42352 42549 42747 42946 43145 43345 43545 43747 43948
870 44151 44354 44559 44763 44969 45175 45382 45589 45798 46007
880 46216 46427 46638 46850 47062 47276 47490 47705 47920 48136
890 48353 48571 48789 49008 49228 49449 49670 49892 50115 50339
900 50563 50788 51014 51241 51468 51696 51925 52155 52385 52616
910 52848 53081 53314 53549 53784 54019 54256 54493 54731 54970
920 55210 55450 55692 55934 56176 56420 56664 56909 57155 57402
930 57650 57898 58147 58397 58648 58900 59152 59405 59659 59914
940 60170 60426 60683 60941 61200 61460 61721 61982 62244 62507
950 62771 63036 63301 63568 63835 64103 64372 64642 64912 65184
960 65456 65729 66003 66278 66554 66831 67108 67386 67666 67946
970 68227 68508 68791 69075 69359 69644 69930 70217 70505 70794
980 71084 71374 71666 71958 72252 72546 72841 73137 73434 73731
990 74030 74330 74630 74931 75234 75537 75841 76146 76452 76759
1000 77067

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 Technical information

Reaction times for friction clutches Fall time t22 is the period from the time the
closed by actuation torque starts to fall until it has fallen to 10 % of
See Fig. 9 (frictional engagement is produced by the engagement torque Mdyn
the application of the actuation force). Disengagement time t2 is the sum of the
Response delay t11 is the period between the response delay and the fall time t2= t21 + t22.
starting of the actuation and the time at which the
torque starts to rise (inherent clutch time). Friction work and thermal load
Rise time t12 is the period from the time the tor
Type of loading
que starts to rise until the nominal dynamic
During the engagement of a clutch, friction work
torque Mdyn has been reached.
is carried out which generates heat. This heat
Engagement time t1 is the sum of the response must be absorbed by the friction surfaces or
delay and rise times t1 = t11 + t12. dissipated without the rated thermal capacity of
the clutch or friction combination being exceeded.
Slipping time t3 is the period during which the
A calcula-tion, to confirm this, is essential for
friction faces of a clutch move relative to one
most cases of application.
another under the contact pressure.
The total amount of heat Qs produced by a clutch
Reaction times for friction clutches engagement operation is the result of the load
opened by actuation torque and the acceleration (or deceleration)
See Fig. 9 (frictional engagement is interrupted by torque applied for the slip time i.e. Qstat and Qdyn
the application of the actuation force; frictional (Fig. 9).
engagement is produced by, for example, spring
pressure) Influence of the load torque on the thermal
load
Response delay t21 is the period between the Since the load torque ML acts continuously, the
discontinuation of the actuation force and the acceleration torque available (Ma = Mdyn - ML )
time at which the torque starts to fall in relation must be large enough to enable acceleration to be
to Mstat carried out within a reasonable time to avoid
excessive thermal load. As illustrated in Fig. 10,
command
Actuation

a ratio of Mdyn/ML of less than 2 will cause a very

rapid increase in the thermal load Q s since Q dyn
is constant for a given clutch.
Torque M
Speed n
Friction work Q

Fig. 9 aus = off, ein = on Fig. 10 Mü = Mstat Ms =Mdyn

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Calculation of the thermal load Thermal characteristic values

The heat generated by individual or repeated clutch A clutch or brake can only absorb/dissipate a
engagement operations (or brake applications) can particular amount of heat, which is generated by
be calculated with the aid of the following formula: the friction work, without overheating or excessive
wear taking place. The permissible amount of
J · (ω2 ± ω1)2 Mdyn
Q = · in J per heat and hence the permissible amount of the
S
2 Mdyn ± ML engagement friction work varies with the friction material and
or application the heat transfer characteristics of the clutch or
J · (n2 ± n1)2 Mdyn brake. The limiting situation is determined by the
Q S = · in kJ per maximum amount of heat that can be absorbed/
182,4 · 103 Mdyn ± ML engagement dissipated either per clutch engagement
or application operation (or brake application) or per hour
and
depending on the particular application.
Q h =Q S · Sh in J/h The characteristic values qAperm in J/mm2, which
relate to specific friction pairs, are available on
request. Typical, permissible values for q are given
J = moment of inertia of all parts to be
in the section "Thermal behavior".
accelerated or decelerated in kgm2
qA or qAE in J/mm2 is the work per unit area for
n1 , (ω1) = speed of the output shaft before the
one engagement/application operation.
acceleration process or after the
deceleration process in min-1 (s-1) qAo in W/mm2 is the friction work per unit area
. which occurs at the start of the engagement/
n2 , (ω2) = speed of the output shaft after the
application process, i.e. at the highest relative
acceleration process or before the
speeds.
deceleration process in min–1 (s–1)
qAh in J/mm2/h is the friction work per unit area
S h = number of engagements/applications
and hour in repeated engagement/application
per hour
operations carried out at approximately uniform
n2 + n1 speed difference between the internal intervals of time.
and external clutch plates
Mdyn Selection of the correct clutch size
load factor if the effect of Mdyn
= Clutch size is determined by two factors:
Mdyn - ML is diminished by ML
. Max. torque to be transmitted
Mdyn
=
load factor if the effect of Mdyn . Max. engagement work
Mdyn + ML is enhanced by ML
Calculation of required torque capacity
In the case of pure acceleration of masses, from The nominal torque of the prime mover can be
stationary, the energy which is absorbed as heat calculated with the following formulas:
by the clutch is the same as the energy transmitted P
M= in Nm
into the masses. ω
If the change of speed is carried out in stages (e.g.
in power-shift gearboxes), the thermal loading P = nominal power rating of prime mover in W
on each clutch is reduced with the number of ω = angular velocity in s–1
stages. The most severe thermal loading occurs or
when the total acceleration or braking process is
carried out by just one single clutch. 9550 · P
M= in Nm
n

P = nominal power rating of prime mover in kW

n = speed of prime mover in min–1

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 Technical information

In addition to establishing the nominal torque to uniformity and consequently larger clutches
be transmitted, it is necessary to consider the should be selected. It is usually difficult to establish
torsional characteristics of the prime mover and the peak transient torque, therefore, it is common
the driven machine. Internal combustion engines, practice to apply a safety factor K selected from the
reciprocating pumps and reciprocating table below.
compressors rotate with a high degree of non-

Minimum safety factors

Electric 2-cylinder Single cylinder

Prime mover motors combustion combustion
engines engines
steam and
gas turbines

multi-cylinder
combustion
engines
Type of application

Safety factor K
Generators, chain conveyors, centrifugal
conpressors, sand blasting blowers, textile
1.5 2 2.5
machines, conveyor systems, fans and
centrifugal pumps
Elevators, bucket conveyors, rotary kilns, wire
winders, crane travel and trolley drives, winches,
2 2.5 3
agitators, shears, machine tools, washing
machines, looms, brick extruders
Excavators, drilling rigs, briquetting presses,
mine ventilators, rubber rolling mills, hoisting
2.5 3 3.5
drives, pug mills, reciprocating pumps, tumblers,
joggers, combination mills

Reciprocating compressors, frame saws,

wet-presses, paper mangles, roller conveyors, 3 3.5 4
drying rolls, roller mills, cement mills, centrifuges

Required Torque
Mnec. = K · M in Nm
At start-up, or if subjected to overload, squirrel than the transmitted torque Mstat. Note that if
cage motors will develop two to three times their there is a load torque, it should never be more
nominal torque for brief periods. In order to than 30 - 50 % of the engagement torque in order
prevent excessive slip in such cases, the torque to allow the driven parts to be accelerated
capacity of the clutch selected should be relatively effectively. For details on this see also Fig. 10.
higher than the nominal torque of the motor. As
a rule, clutch selection should be based on the
engagement torque Mdyn which is always lower

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 Technical information

Slipping time Transmittable torque

If the available acceleration torque Ma = Mdyn – ML F · sin (α + β)
is known, the acceleration time or slipping time Mstat-crank = r · in Nm
cos β
t3 can be calculated:
The following diagram (Fig. 12) shows the values
J · (ω2 – ω1) J · (n2 – n1) for sin a, provided that the crank radius r and the
t3 = in s or t3 = in s
Mdyn– ML 9,56 (Mdyn– ML) throw of the press h are known, using the following
formula.
J = moment of inertia in kgm2
Mdyn = engagement torque in Nm
ML = load torque in Nm
sin α = √1-(r-h) r
2

Note that the engagement times t1 for the particular r · sin α

sin β =
clutch type must be added to give the total time l
(Fig. 9).

Calculations for clutches and brakes for

crank drives
In applications such as presses and guillotines
where kinetic energy is stored in a flywheel, the
required clutch torque must be calculated from
the required torque on the driven side. If the
braking time is of critical importance, the required
braking torque is determined from the permissible
braking angle.

Important: Load torques of the driven machine

must be taken into account, together with the
masses, during calculations.

Fig. 12

Fig. 11 = power of press

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 Technical information

Braking process signal is given until the masses to be braked are

at a standstill. The mechanical braking time
tBr or t3 can be calculated as follows:
Brake torque Mdynbr Operating
pressure p

spring return pressure

ΣJ · ωK ΣJ · nK
t3 = k · in s or t3 = k · in s
Mdyn 9,56 · Mdyn
The braking angle is calculated using the
following formulas:
ω
γ = ωE · (ts + t21) + E · t3 in radians or
2
γ = 6 · nE (ts + t21) + 3 · nE · t3 in degrees

Required thermal capacity

The heat generated by the engagement process must
be dissipated by the clutch without the critical
temperature being exceeded. The thermal load per
engagement and per hour can be calculated as
Speed nE

described on page 1.14.00. Clutch ratings (thermal

characteristic values) for the different clutch types are
available on request and our technical staff will be
pleased to assist where further information is required.
STOP signal Time t
Single engagement
Fig. 13
Heat transfer during the engagement cycle is
negligible and the total amount of heat generated
Significance of the symbols in the formulas: must be absorbed by the components directly
F = power of press in N involved in the friction process. Consequently, the
r = crank radius in m permissible thermal load depends mainly on the
type of friction lining and on the lubrication
l = length of connecting rod in m arrangement. The basic characteristics of the different
h = throw of the press in m friction lining materials are given on page 1.07.00.
ts = electrical time element of the contactor Repeated engagements
in seconds If engagements are repeated over an extended
tv = electrical reaction time of the contactor period of time at approximately equal time
intervals, the heat generated will be conducted to
in seconds
the outer surfaces of the clutch and dissipated by
tE = discharge time for the cylinder in seconds ventilation or cooling oil. After a certain running
t21 = tv + tE = disengagement delay in seconds time a steady-state temperature will establish
itself in the clutch or brake.
tBr = t3 = mechanical braking time in seconds
Adequate cooling is very important and, if
nE(ωE) = speed of the eccentric shaft in min–1 (s–1) necessary, forced ventilation or internal
nK(ωK) = speed of the clutch shaft in min–1 (s–1) lubrication should be employed.
α = crank angle, working angle before Slipping at constant speed
bottom dead centre in degrees or radians Under certain conditions, e.g. with safety clutches,
the clutch will slip for a particular time with full
β = connecting rod angle before bottom
torque and constant speed. The amount of heat
dead centre in degrees or radians generated can be calculated by the following formula:
γ = braking angle in degrees or radians
Mdyn · n · t
MstatK = static clutch torque in Nm Q = Mdyn · ω · t in J or Q = in kJ
MdynBr = braking torque in Nm 9548
k = correction factor which takes into account Mdyn = engagement torque in Nm
the non-linearity of the braking torque ω = angular velocity in s–1
n = speed differential in min–1
k ∼ 1.2 – 1.3
t = slipping time in s
ΣJ = moment of inertia in kgm2 of all
moving parts + clutch and brake Attention should be paid to the fact that the
permissible slipping time is relatively short for
Fig. 13 shows the actuation pressure, torque and most applications.
speed from the moment the brake engagement

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 Technical information

Lubrication and cooling of

clutches and brakes

Oil-lubricated multi-plate clutches are normally Surface design of plates

installed in gearbox housings. Cooling oil can The interaction of various plate surface patterns
thus be supplied in the form of splash oil, or by such as, for example, spiral grooves, radial slots
means of immersion (up to 1/10 of the diameter) and waffle patterns, with the special properties of
or as internal oil through the shaft. the various oils, makes it possible to solve most
application problems. Torque build-up and thus
For applications with high thermal loading or
clutch engagement time and thermal capacity
high idling speeds, internal lubrication, the most
can be modified by the appropriate choice of plate
intensive form of cooling, is recommended. The
surface pattern, cooling oil type and cooling oil
required cooling flow in relation to the frictional
flow rate.
surface is as follows:
0.5 to 2 mm3/(mm2 · s) Bearing lubrication for dry-running multi-
In this way dry friction and increased idling heat plate clutches and brakes
are prevented. Furthermore thermal load In the case of housings with roller bearings, seals
absorption is increased through the uniform heat must be fitted to prevent the bearing grease
distribution and improved cooling. The oil flow getting on to the friction surfaces.
rate should be adapted to the particular operating It is recommended that the bearings are packed
conditions. with grease on assembly and that the facility to
carry out re-greasing is dispensed with.
A compromise must normally be made on the
question of oil type when a multi-plate clutch
runs in a gearbox. Lubrication oils, as used for
highly stressed gear wheels and bearings, are not
always suitable for multi-plate clutches.
In general oils to be used with multi-plate clutches
should fulfill the following requirements:
. high heat and aging resistance
. neutral behavior with regard to copper and
steel
at operating temperatures
. no oil carbon deposits
. good thermal conductivity and cooling effect
. low foaming, in particular with hydraulically
actuated multi-plate clutches
. viscosity
(see recommendation chart on page 1.19.00)

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 Technical information

Oil recommendations for multi-plate clutches and brakes

Application
Mechanically and hydraulically Electromagnetically actuated
actuated multi-plate clutches multi-plate clutches, mechanically and
of average speed hydraulically actuated multi-plate
v1) ∼ 5 to 12 m/s clutches with higher speeds
v1) > 12 m/s
In Germany Abroad In Germany Abroad
ARAL Kosmol TL 68 Kosmol TL 68 Kosmol TL 46 Oel CMS
64 mm2/s 64 mm2/s 44 mm2/s 22 mm2/s
BP Energol HL 46 Energol THB 46 Energol HL 32 Energol THB 32
46 mm2/s 46 mm2/s 32 mm2/s 32 mm2/s
CASTROL HYSPIN VG 46 PERFECTO T 46 HYSPIN VG 32 PERFECTO T 32
46 mm2/s 46 mm2/s 32 mm2/s 32 mm2/s
CHEVRON GST Oil 46 GST Oil 46 GST Oil 32 GST Oil 32
46 mm2/s 46 mm2/s 32 mm2/s 32 mm2/s
DEA Astron HL 46 Eterna LTD 46 Astron HL 32 Eterna LTD 32
46 mm2/s 46 mm2/s 32 mm2/s 32 mm2/s
ELF POLYTELIS 46 POLYTELIS 46 POLYTELIS 32 POLYTELIS 32
46 mm2/s 46 mm2/s 31 mm2/s 31 mm2/s
ESSO TERESSO 68 ESSTIC 68 TERESSO 32 ESSTIC 32
(previously 52) (previously 50) (previously 43) (previously 42)
64 mm2/s 64 mm2/s 30 mm2/s 34 mm2/s
FINA CIRKAN 68 ISO BAKOLA 68 CIRKAN 38 F CIRKAN 38 F
62 mm2/s 64 mm2/s 39 mm2/s 42 mm2/s
FUCHS RENOLIN MR 15 RENOLIN MR 15 RENOLIN MR 10 RENOLIN MR 10
49,6 mm2/s 49,6 mm2/s 34 mm2/s 34 mm2/s
MOBIL OIL D.T.E. Oil Medium D.T.E. Oil Medium D.T.E. Oil Light D.T.E. Oil Light
43,4 mm2/s 43,4 mm2/s 29,6 mm2/s 29,6 mm2/s
OIL BY SHELL Morlina Oil 46 Morlina Oil 68 Morlina Oil 46 Morlina Oil 46
46 mm2/s 68 mm2/s 46 mm2/s 46mm2/s
TEXACO Rando Oil C Regal Oil R&O 68 Rando Oil B Regal Oil R&O 46
65 mm2/s 63 mm2/s 43 mm2/s 42 mm2/s

1) v = peripheral speed at the outer diameter of the clutch or brake

Viscosity at 40° C

1 mm2/s ∼ 1 cSt.

The above data is not standard and should be checked on a case-to-case basis.
The listing of the oils should not be interpreted as an evaluation.
Oil types of other manufacturers on request.

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Installation instructions and Recommended tolerances and basic

tolerances types of drive housings for Ortlinghaus
clutches and brakes
General installation instructions for
Ortlinghaus clutches and brakes
In addition to the operation and installation
descriptions given in the individual sections of
this catalogue, attention should be paid to a few
general rules which apply to the designing of drive
systems incorporating multi-plate clutches.
The basic design of the clutches means that the
two clutch halves must be aligned precisely and
that the bearings must be arranged appropriately. Fig. 14:
In splitshaft applications, the bearings must be Mechanically actuated clutch with shoulder housing with
situated as close to the clutch as possible. If a flange hub; centering ball bearing
centering bearing is necessary, it must be given
adequate lubrication, particularly when idling.
In order to avoid additional heating and/ o r d e -
struction of the clutch or brake, the components
of the clutch and brake and the shafts must be
located axially in such a way that the distances
between the different parts are as specified in the
drawings. Shouldered shafts used in conjunction
with locking rings or shaft nuts are the best means
of location. Should grub screws be used, they
must be secured. Fig. 15:
Stationary field electromagnetic clutch with cup housing;
The maximum rotational speed of the clutch is needle bearing
determined both by its size and by the way in
which it is incorporated into the overall design. In
most cases the velocity at the mean effective
radius of the friction area of the plates should not
exceed 20 m/s. Higher speeds may be permissible
under particular conditions.
Please note that all types of clutch are subject to
wear. Regular inspections, adjustments and
renewal of friction linings will be necessary with
many types of clutch in order to ensure high
operational efficiency and a long service life. To Fig. 16:
this end it is advisable that sufficient access for Hydraulically actuated clutch with hub housing; plain bearing
inspection and/or removal of the clutch is
provided.
Our experienced engineering team is always willing
to advise and assist in selecting the most suitable
Ortlinghaus clutch or brake for your application.

Fig. 17:
Pneumatically actuated clutch with flange housing; rolling
bearing

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 Technical information

Recommended tolerances,
bores and keyways
When designing or installing Ortlinghaus clutches Standard tolerance H7 for bores to DIN
and brakes please select the bores and keyways 7154.
listed below, this is to simplify storage and shorten
delivery times. Account should be taken of our Hub keyway tolerance P9 for keys and
preferred sizes of bores as given in the clutch and keyways to DIN 6885 (tolerance JS9 on
brake dimension lists. request).

Key Shaft diameter A Shaft keway b x t1 Hub keway b x t2

2 x 2 over 6 to 8 2x 1.2 + 0.1 2 x 1.0 + 0.1
3 x 3 over 8 to 10 3x 1.8 + 0.1 3 x 1.4 + 0.1
4 x 4 over 10 to 12 4x 2.5 + 0.1 4 x 1.8 + 0.1
5 x 3 over 12 to 17 5x 1.9 + 0.1 5 x 1.2 + 0.1
5 x 5 over 12 to 17 5x 3.0 + 0.1 5 x 2.3 + 0.1
6 x 4 over 17 to 22 6x 2.5 + 0.1 6 x 1.6 + 0.1
6 x 6 over 17 to 22 6x 3.5 + 0.1 6 x 2.8 + 0.1
8 x 5 over 22 to 30 8x 3.1 + 0.2 8 x 2.0 + 0.1
8 x 7 over 22 to 30 8x 4.0 + 0.2 8 x 3.3 + 0.2
10 x 6 over 30 to 38 10 x 3.7 + 0.2 10 x 2.4 + 0.1
10 x 8 over 30 to 38 10 x 5.0 + 0.2 10 x 3.3 + 0.2
12 x 6 over 38 to 44 12 x 3.9 + 0.2 12 x 2.2 + 0.1
12 x 8 over 38 to 44 12 x 5.0 + 0.2 12 x 3.3 + 0.2
14 x 6 over 44 to 50 14 x 4.0 + 0.2 14 x 2.1 + 0.1
14 x 9 over 44 to 50 14 x 5.5 + 0.2 14 x 3.8 + 0.2
16 x 7 over 50 to 58 16 x 4.7 + 0.2 16 x 2.4 + 0.1
16 x 10 over 50 to 58 16 x 6.0 + 0.2 16 x 4.3 + 0.2
18 x 7 over 58 to 65 18 x 4.8 + 0.2 18 x 2.3 + 0.1
18 x 11 over 58 to 65 18 x 7.0 + 0.2 18 x 4.4 + 0.2
20 x 8 over 65 to 75 20 x 5.4 + 0.2 20 x 2.7 + 0.1
20 x 12 over 65 to 75 20 x 7.5 + 0.2 20 x 4.9 + 0.2
22 x 9 over 75 to 85 22 x 6.0 + 0.2 22 x 3.1 + 0.2
22 x 14 over 75 to 85 22 x 9.0 + 0.2 22 x 5.4 + 0.2
25 x 9 over 85 to 95 25 x 6.2 + 0.2 25 x 2.9 + 0.2
25 x 14 over 85 to 95 25 x 9.0 + 0.2 25 x 5.4 + 0.2
28 x 10 over 95 to 110 28 x 6.9 + 0.2 28 x 3.2 + 0.2
28 x 16 over 95 to 110 28 x 10.0 + 0.2 28 x 6.4 + 0.2
32 x 11 over 110 to 130 32 x 7.6 + 0.2 32 x 3.5 + 0.2
32 x 18 over 110 to 130 32 x 11.0 + 0.2 32 x 7.4 + 0.2
36 x 12 over 130 to 150 36 x 8.3 + 0.2 36 x 3.8 + 0.2
36 x 20 over 130 to 150 36 x 12.0 + 0.3 36 x 8.4 + 0.3
40 x 22 over 150 to 170 40 x 13.0 + 0.3 40 x 9.4 + 0.3
45 x 25 over 170 to 200 45 x 15.0 + 0.3 45 x 10.4 + 0.3
50 x 28 over 200 to 230 50 x 17.0 + 0.3 50 x 11.4 + 0.3

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