Talk:Hele-Shaw clutch

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Seems Like A Great Design

No friction on the plates, so it should last for a long time. The liquid might degrade over time, but liquid is easier to replace than disks.

So... why is it no longer used??

*Septegram*Talk*Contributions* 17:08, 2 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

For general automotive use, because it's just not necessary to use a multi-plate clutch at all. Friction surfaces at this time were very poor, often cork or leather running in oil. They wore out in no time and they were limited in how much power they could transmit. Once asbestos clutch linings began to be used though, the clutch became a reliable and long-lived component. From the late '30s into the '70s it was as common for a clutch to need replacement because the release bearing or the springs were worn, not merely the friction liner.

The idea is still around today - look at the viscous couplings used for traction control in all-wheel drive. Andy Dingley (talk) 10:12, 11 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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