Friction Material, Friction Clutch and Requirement of a good friction lining

Main Function of Clutch:

i.                   Gear shift one to others.

ii.                 Gear shifted to others without shocked. 

iii.              There have no damage of vehicle when it shifts gear one to others.

Classification of Clutch:

There are two types of clutch

i.                   Positive clutch.

ii.                 Gradual engagement clutch.

Friction Clutch: 

There are two types of friction clutch

i.                   Single plate.

ii.                 Multiple plate.

Friction Material:

i.                   Woven type.

ii.                 Mold/compression type.

iii.              Mill board.

Requirement of a good friction lining:

i.                   High co-efficient of friction.

ii.                 Good wearing properties.

iii.              Cheap and easy to manufacture.

iv.              High resistance to heat.

Working Procedure of a Clutch or working principles of a clutch:

How a clutch works?