Clutches

Schaeffler Experts Present, Exhibit at CTi's 10th Automotive Transmissions, HEV and EV Drives Symposium and Exhibition

10th International CTi Symposium TROY, Mich. - The International Car Training Institute (CTi) is shifting into the next gear for its 10(th) annual Automotive Transmissions, HEV and EV Drives Symposium and Exhibition. As a lead sponsor for the sixth year, Schaeffler will discuss market-specific trends, the company's advanced transmission solutions, as well as exhibit its key transmission and...

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Clutch Brake delivers 78,000 lb-in. of mine-duty torque.

Clutch Brake delivers 78,000 lb-in. of mine-duty torque.

Able to be operated as clutch only or clutch brakeÂ- to accommodate varying applications, Size 30 PosidyneÂ-® dynamically accelerates or decelerates high-inertia loads without wear on friction discs.Â- Product functions without requiring any regular maintenance intervention during its 40,000,00-cycle design life, while Oil Shear TechnologyÂ- lends toÂ- smooth and quiet...

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Ratchet Clutches Provide Versatile, Four-Way Motion Control

Ratchet Clutches Provide Versatile, Four-Way Motion Control

Worcester, MA - Ratchet clutches from Lowell Corporation offer users several options in controlling motion: one-way left, one-way right, freewheeling, and fully locked. Among the applications for Lowell ratchet clutches are manual backstopping for conveyor belts, overrunning capabilities for dual motor set-ups, and indexing for machinery. Each standard Lowell clutch body contains only a gear, two...

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Servo Couplings suit precision positioning applications.

Servo Couplings suit precision positioning applications.

Handling bore diameters from 0.875-1.378 in. and operating torque from 3,937-9,843 in. lb, ServoClassÂ-® couplings provide high torsional stiffness, zero-backlash, and low hysteresis. Made from RoHS compliant materials, couplings are lightweight and feature 304 stainless steel disc packs and 7075-T6 aluminum hubs and center members. Units are available in single and double flex models in inch...

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Autodisconnect Clutches require no external actuation.

Autodisconnect Clutches require no external actuation.

AD-Series Tiny-ClutchÂ-® purely mechanical automatically disconnecting clutch, available for loads up to 100 in./lb and with bores up to Â-½ in., suits applications such as coil/spool winding, film drives, or any similar application requiring automatically free wheeling clutch. When Torque is applied to input hub, clutch engages, and output sleeve is driven one way. When torque is removed...

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Two BorgWarner Innovations Named to Automotive News Top 25 PACE Awards List

Date: 4/7/2009 R2SÂ-® Turbocharger Technology and DualTronicÂ-® Dual-Clutch Transmission Technology Make the All-Time Best List for PACE Awards AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 7 -- Two BorgWarner innovations - regulated two-stage (R2S) turbocharging technology and DualTronic dual clutch transmission technology - have been named to the Automotive News Top 25 PACE Awards list. The distinguished...

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High Speed Ogura Mico Clutch Now Available with Shaft

High Speed Ogura Mico Clutch Now Available with Shaft

Ogura has enhanced their Hi-Mic5 design to include a shaft designed to a customer's specification. The electromagnetic clutch incorporates two ball bearing in the field assembly and two ball bearings in the pulley assembly. This means that not only can the clutch handle about a 40% higher speed/load than a bushing clutch it can also take a side load on the pulley so there's no problem when using...

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BorgWarner to Supply DualTronic-® Transmission Control System for Fiat Powertrain Technologies' First Dry Dual-Clutch Transmission

BorgWarner to Supply DualTronic-® Transmission Control System for Fiat Powertrain Technologies' First Dry Dual-Clutch Transmission

BorgWarner DualTronicÂ-® Transmission Control Technology Expanded to First Application in Dry Dual-Clutch System AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 24 -- BorgWarner will supply its award-winning DualTronic transmission control system for Fiat Powertrain Technologies' (FPT) first dry dual-clutch transmission. The transmission is one of three variants of the C635 family of six-speed gearboxes with a...

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Dual-Clutch Technology Voted Transmission of the Future at CTI Symposium

BorgWarner Expects Its Pioneering DualTronicÂ-® Technology to Capture 80% of Dual-Clutch Transmission Market AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 11 / -- During the seventh International Car Training Institute (CTI) Symposium for Innovative Automotive Transmissions in Berlin, over 40% of participants responding to an on-site survey predicted dual-clutch technology will be the leading transmission by...

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