Category: Theory of Machines

In this topic you study, the difference between drum brake and disc brake.

Continue reading Difference Between Drum Brake and Disc Brake

Drum brakes are widely used in different applications. They are the cheapest as compared to other types of brakes. Drum brake consists of a rotating brake drum mounted on the wheel and two semi-circular brake shoes attached on a stationary back plate. Pressing of brake shoes against the circumference or periphery of rotating drum causes friction resulting in braking. Continue reading What is Drum Brake? Working, Diagram, Construction & Applications

Centrifugal clutch is a type of friction clutches, which uses the property of friction existing between two contacting surfaces, like single plate and multi-plate clutches. But, the construction and working of centrifugal clutch eliminate the need of circumferentially or radially mounted clutch springs. Continue reading What is Centrifugal Clutch? Working, Diagram, Construction & Applications

Multi-plate clutch is an extension of single plate clutch and works on the same principle as that of single plate clutch. Multi-plate clutch has multiple numbers of frictional and metal plates. This arrangement of multiple frictional and metal plates provides increased friction surface area, due to which, torque transmitting capacity of clutch increases. Therefore, multi-plate clutch is widely used in many applications. Continue reading What is Multi Plate Clutch (Multiple Disc Clutch)? Working, Diagram, Construction & Applications

Single plate clutch is the most commonly used type of clutch in automobiles. It provides quicker disengagement.

Construction of Single Plate Clutch

Single plate clutch consists of clutch disc, pressure plate, and a cover assembly, which are bolted to the engine flywheel (Fig. 1). Continue reading What is Single Plate Clutch? Working, Diagram, Construction & Applications

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