Optimization of Friction Clutch for Various Friction Materials

Abstract

The very important machine component of an automobile is the friction clutch. Clutch is a mechanical link between engine and transmission system for conducting torque from engine to the transmission gears. In this present paper an attempt has made to analyze the single plate clutch for various frictional materials. The clutch behavior varies according to the friction material used, so the permissible thermal loading is considered in terms of maximum equivalent stress, deformation, and temperature induced at frictional surface.

The friction materials used here are representing the most important part of the each friction combination, which effectively consists of a counter frictional surface. To verify the strength of the clutch structural and thermal analysis has done on clutch. Design of single plate has done by using the CATIA-V5, and Finite Element Analysis has done by using ANSYS Workbench. Friction material which was selected here Asbestos, Kevlar 29, and Sintered iron.