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Re: Full-face clutch [cf.] Puck clutch Wed, 24 August 2005 23:49 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
It should read pressure = force x area

Im sure it all has to do with the coefficient of friction as Roberto suggests. Puck clutches are usually made of ceramic or brass buttons etc. which have a much higher coefficient of friction than organic, so much so a couple of pucks will provide more friction than a full face organic.

Id say the reason they puck the material is to give you some sort of ability to slip the clutch still, if it was full face you would have no chance to slip the clutch. Id say the puck arrangement also aids relieving heat from the flywheel???
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Read Message   Full-face clutch [cf.] Puck clutch September_SquallWed, 24 August 2005 14:07
Read Message   Re: Full-face clutch [cf.] Puck clutch mrshinWed, 24 August 2005 14:51
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Read Message   Re: Full-face clutch [cf.] Puck clutch  SkipWed, 24 August 2005 23:49
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Read Message   Re: Full-face clutch [cf.] Puck clutch SkipThu, 25 August 2005 00:13
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