Theory of Machines: Unit III: Friction in Machine Elements

flat collar bearing (or thrust bearing)

Friction in Machine Elements - Theory of Machines

Consider a flat collar (also known as thrust collar) bearing supporting a shaft as shown in Fig.6.20.

FLAT COLLAR BEARING (OR THRUST BEARING)

Consider a flat collar (also known as thrust collar) bearing supporting a shaft as shown in Fig.6.20.


Let W = Total axial load transmitted to the bearing surface,

r1 and r2 = External and internal radius of the collar respectively,

p =Intensity of pressure, and

μ = Coefficient of friction between shaft and bearing surface.

1. Considering Uniform Pressure Theory 

When the pressure is assumed to be uniform over the bearing surface, then the intensity of pressure is given by

The total torque required to overcome the friction for the uniform pressure condition is given by


2. Considering Uniform Wear Theory


Total torque required to overcome the friction for the uniform wear condition is given by


Power lost in overcoming the friction is given by

P = T • ω

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