Design Verification of Tractor Clutch Cover under High Centrifugal Effect

Abstract

Clutch components rotating at high speed remains under the influence of high centrifugal forces. Therefore; it should be known that the speed at which damage will begin. For this purpose, the burst test is performed. Besides this test by using finite element method, this test could be done in virtual environments. Thus, it is saving time and money. This paper presents an approach for validation process of tractor clutch cover. Firstly the real burst test setup is defined and the test conditions are described. Secondly developed finite element model which simulate the real test conditions is defined. As a result of the study, the tractor clutch cover stays durable at 6560 rpm. When it is compared real working conditions the safety factor of 3.5 is calculated for the clutch cover.

Keywords

• Burst Test,Centrifuge effect,Tractor Clutch Cover,Finite Element

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