CLUTCHES

    Clutch is a device used in the transmission system of a motor vehicle to engage and disengage the engine to the gearbox. It is fitted between the engine and gearbox.

    When the clutch is engaged, the power flows from the engine to the rear wheels through the transmission system and vehicle moves.

     When the clutch disengaged, the power is not transmitted to the rear wheels and the vehicle stops while the engine is still running.

 REQUIREMENTS OF A CLUTCH:

1)Torque Transmission
2)Gradual Engagement
3)Heat Dissipation
4)Dynamic Balancing
5)Vibration Damping
6)Size
7)Free Pedal Play
8)Easy in Operation
9)Lightness

TYPES OF CLUTCHES:

• Positive clutch
• Dog clutch
• Gradual Engagement clutch
• Friction clutch
• Fluid flywheel clutch
• Single Plate clutch
• Multi Plate clutch
• Centrifugal clutch
• Semi Centrifugal clutch
• Cone clutch
• Hydraulic clutch
• Helical Spring clutch
• Diaphram Spring clutch
• Wet clutch
• Dry clutch.