Torquecalculating

Lever Arm and

torque

Calculating valve torque relies on a few

different variables. The length of your valve
handle is very important when making this
calculation.
The longer your valve is, the greater potential
torque and therefore, the easier it will be to
turn
the
valve.
Another variable when calculating valve
torque is the amount of force you apply to the
valve. In order to maximise valve torque it is
imperative
that
you
apply
this
force
perpendicular to the valve arm itself.

Measure the length (or radius)

of your valve with your tape
measure

1) Distance d??

Multiply this length by the

amount of force you will be
applying perpendicularly to
the valve on your calculator

Keep track of units when doing

this math.
For example, if you are
multiplying a valve of length 0.2
meters by a perpendicular forceof
50 newtons, your answer would be
a torque of 10 newton meters.

If you apply a force to the valve

that is not perpendicular then that
will change the amount of torque.
It then becomes length multiplied
by the sine of the angle at which
you are applying the force

1) Torque ??

2me mthode
1) Distance d??