Joint Pin Generator

Recommended values

d = (0.12 - 0.25) D

l = (1 - 1.5) D

Active Pin Length

The pin active length l f is a length reduced by chamfering and filleting. The active length usually carries loading.

Formulas in metric units

Transferred torque

Shear stress check

Contact pressure check

where:

 

P

transferred power [kW]

 

n

speed [rpm]

 

T

torque [Nm]

  τ

shear stress [MPa]

 

τ A

allowable shear stress [MPa]

 

d

pin diameter [mm]

 

p 1

pressure in the shaft [MPa]

 

p 2

pressure in the hub [MPa]

 

p 1A

allowable pressure in the shaft [MPa]

 

p 2A

allowable pressure in the hub [MPa]

 

D

shaft diameter [mm]

 

D 1

hub diameter [mm]

 

l f

active pin length [mm]

Formulas in English units

Transferred torque

Shear stress check

Contact pressure check

where:

 

P

transferred power [HP]

 

n

speed [rpm]

 

T

torque [lb ft]

  τ

shear stress [psi]

 

τ A

allowable shear stress [psi]

 

d

pin diameter [in]

 

p 1

pressure in the shaft [psi]

 

p 2

pressure in the hub [psi

 

p 1A

allowable pressure in the shaft [psi]

 

p 2A

allowable pressure in the hub [psi]

 

D

shaft diameter [in]

 

D 1

hub diameter [in]

 

l f

active pin length [in]