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| Clutches |
Clutches basically consist of friction plates and separators. One part of the clutch is connected to the input, the other to the output. By pressurizing, a piston forces the plates against each other, resulting in torque transfer from input to output. The wet clutches are mainly used in off-highway applications as they can be closed under full load conditions.
The clutch is a very critical mechanical component. Not only the torque transfer (static - dynamic), but also the thermal behaviour as well as efficiency and controllability are areas where knowledge and technology are important. For this reason we have people dealing full time with clutch calculations and design. Also several teststands are dedicated to further build up knowledge. |
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