Vehicle clutches

Diaphragm Spring Clutch

Eaton offers a wide variety of diaphragm spring clutches to fit just about any commercial vehicle application. Built to strict OEM quality standards, they ensure outstanding performance and clutch life. Their robust and smooth running design reduces idling noise and can significantly reduce severe vibrations, extending drivetrain component life and the durability of transmission synchronizers. 

 

Facing material
Organic or ceramic
Actuation types
Pull, push, or push self-adjust
Applications
On-highway, bus & coach, and vocational

Core features

 

  • Available in a variety of sizes from 280 millimeters to 430 millimeters
  • Engineered and manufactured to original equipment specifications
  • Single or twin plate designs
  • Soft-rate dampers help protect against harmful torsional vibrations and increase the durability of transmission synchronizers and driveline components
  • Smooth engagement and less pedal effort
  • Available pre-dampers eliminate rattle at idle
  • Available for most common commercial vehicles 

 

430 mm diaphragm spring clutch models

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Standard Duty

  • Organic facing
  • Primarily designed for on-highway applications such as linehaul and regional delivery
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Severe Duty

  • Patented cushioned ceramic facing provides smooth launch characteristics and maximize protection against thermal stress
  • Designed for vocational truck and bus applications outside of North America

Learn more about our 430mm Severe Duty clutch

Specifications
  • Torque capacities from 450 Nm (331 lb.-ft.) to 3,200 Nm (2,350 ft.-lb.)  
  • Damper sizes include 158 mm, 178 mm, 191 mm, 214 mm, 220 mm, 232 mm, 254 mm, and 285 mm