A clutch in which friction between two moving surfaces is increased until they move in unison.
Example sentencesExamples
- Both friction clutches are mounted on the driving shaft.
- The friction clutches for this and the right-ascension worm gear were made on my 6-inch metal lathe.
- The inner hub of the friction clutch is normally located on the machine shaft with the aid of a keyway.
- The two-coil type of magnetic clutch offers smoother operation than a pure friction clutch.
- Machines coupled with friction clutches are protected from damage caused by peaks in torque, which can occur during operation or when switching.