Reviews history of automotive clutch and summarizes most interesting achievements in design during recent years; discusses friction facings and claims that development of asbestos-base friction bearing has made possible multiple-disk dry-plate and single-plate types; qualifications for severe service; describes engagement methods, cooling and thermal efficiency, adjustment, methods of control, lubricating of release sleeves and balancing; author's conclusions based on experience. (See also - discussion p 367-371)


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    Title :

    History of automotive-clutch development


    Additional title:

    Soc. Automotive Engrs. -- Jl


    Contributors:
    Wemp, E.E. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1925


    Size :

    7 pages


    Remarks:

    3 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :