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Can brakes & clutches be operated at maximum RPM and rated torque simultaneously?

April 26, 2017brakes clutches maximum operated rated RPM simultaneously torque

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Can brakes & clutches be operated at maximum RPM and rated torque simultaneously?

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No, because of heat dissipation limits. Brakes and clutches run at rated torque and maximum RPM would overheat quickly. Maximum allowable slip torque and slip RPM can be determined by using the formula for heat dissipation.