Electromagnetic clutches can be used when mechanical engagement and clutch operation time are usually ignored, and when your hand is close to the gear lever, the clutch can be activated by simply pressing a simple button on the gear lever or even a proximity sensor. When the clutch is actuated remotely, a DC current is passed through the electromagnet which creates the magnetic field. The...

When it comes to your clutch system, there are a few things you need to know to safely operate and maintain your drivetrain. While clutch designs vary for light, medium or heavy duty applications, the primary purpose of a clutch is to transfer torque from the engine to the transmission. It also facilitates the shift function. It does this by interrupting or "interrupting" the flow of power...

As one of the important parts of the car, the clutch cover can not only effectively transmit part of the torque of the engine to the pressure plate, but also act as the support shell of the clutch to compress the spring and release the lever. In order to meet the requirements of use, when designing the structure, the automobile clutch cover should meet the following requirements: First, it...

You do have countless options when it comes to truck clutch disc designs and friction materials. If you happen to choose the wrong type of disc for your application, you might be in for a little trouble. Each disc basically consists of a friction surface and a hub. A hub is something that slides onto the transmission input shaft, so you need that hub to match the diameter and splines of...

Single-plate clutches are one of the most commonly used clutch types in most modern light-duty vehicles. Unlike heavy duty truck clutches, this clutch consists of a clutch plate, friction plate, pressure plate, flywheel, bearing, clutch spring, and a nut-and-bolt arrangement. A single-plate clutch has only one plate, which is mounted on the splines of the clutch plate. The single-plate clutch...

The flywheel is the mounting surface for the clutch. The clutch pressure plate is bolted to the flywheel surface. The clutch plate is clamped and held to the flywheel by the spring action of the pressure plate. The surface of the flywheel is precisely machined and the surface is smooth. The surface of the flywheel in contact with the clutch disc is made of iron. Even though the...