Valeoscope - Transmission Systems - Heavy Duty Clutch

7 Do not confuse facings normal wear and failure! No standard lifespan!

The clutch wear relates to how often and how long the clutch was engaged. From refuse truck to distribution trucks, construction trucks, coaches and long haulage trucks, the clutch facings wear, and thus what can be defined as normal lifespan, will notably differ. Care should be taken not to mix normal wear and product failure. Robotized gearboxes represent today more than 60% of the market; this technology offers a better control of the clutch improving the friction durability.

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