Torsional Testing of ClutchComponents Zwick provides a
test machine toverify fatigue life and durability of
clutch components in torque. This
automated, fully-enclosed unit is
suitable for a manufacturing
environment, where produced parts
are immediately tested. The
machine can test the strength of
welded clutch components or be
used for longer-term durability tests
of the entire clutch component.
Applications Overview
Zwick Roell has extensiveexperience in providing materials and
component
testing systems for both
static and dynamic applications.
Examples of these applications are
shown in the following pages and
are characterized according their
respective location in the automobi-
le. The identified segments in this
brochure are identified:
Motor and Drive Train
The motor and drive train include the
vehicle’s engine, internal
components of the engine such as
pistons or connecting rods, the
clutch, gear box or transmission and
drive shafts. These components
undergo significant complex loads,
and are often subject to significant
heat and environmental conditions.
Component suppliers in this segment
are challenged to reduce weight and
improve the performance of their
materials to meet new product
design and emission goals. Typical
customer tests include standard
static and dynamic of materials, as
well as the testing of the
manufactured component to
simulate in-service conditions.
Frequently, test results are
compared between new and
components with accumulated
service life (E.g. 50,000 km
condition) Zwick Roell provides a
comprehensive offering of testing
solutions for motor and drive train
materials and components.
Close up of welded clutch componentTest stand for clutch torque testing 6