a mechanical clutch in which the drive is transmitted by the friction between surfaces, lined with cork, asbestos, or other fibrous materials, attached to the driving and driven shafts
friction clutch in American English
a mechanical clutch in which the rotating coaxial shafts are engaged through frictional contact of their surfaces
friction clutch in Mechanical Engineering
(frɪkʃən klʌtʃ)
Word forms: (plural) friction clutches
noun
(Mechanical engineering: Machinery and components)
A friction clutch is a clutch in which the drive is transmitted by the friction between surfaces attachedto the driving and driven shafts. These surfaces are lined with cork, asbestos, orother fibrous material.
Cars with friction clutches need to have the linings replaced periodically.
Friction clutches are by far the most well-known type of clutches.
A friction clutch is a clutch in which the drive is transmitted by the friction between surfaces attachedto the driving and driven shafts. These surfaces are lined with cork, asbestos, orother fibrous material.