Design, analysis and calculation for the development of disc coupling.

1. Design of Disc Coupling for Railways

2. S.N. Number of discs Torque Capacity (Nm)
(1) 1 887
(2) 2 1774
(3) 3 2661
(4) 4 3548
(5) 5 4435
S.N. Axial Misalignment (mm) Maximum induced stress (Mpa)
(1) 6 313
(2) 7 405
(3) 8 509
S.N.
Angular misalignment
(deg.)
Maximum axial
shift (mm)
Cyclic Stress (Mpa)
(1) 1.40 3.48 138
(2) 1.50 3.73 152.4
(3) 1.60 3.98 167.5
Exploring the possible operating capability for the designed disc
Torque vs Number of Discs
Axial Misalignment Vs Static Stress
Angular Misalignment Vs Cyclic Stress