ANALYSIS OF HYDROMECHANICAL TRANSMISSION FRICTION CLUTCH FAILURES AND WAYS TO REDUCE THEM

Shapovalova O.A., Design Engineer of JSC "Belarusian Autoworks", Zhodino, Republic of Belarus, o.a.shapovalova@mail.ru

Leshok A.V., Candidate of Technical Sciences, Deputy Chief Technologist PRUE "Molodechno Plant of Powder Metallurgy", Molodechno, Republic of Belarus

The author determines the main failures of BELAZ hydromechanical transmission; describes the design of hydromechanical transmission friction clutches as well as the types and causes of their failures. The author also considers the ways to solve the problem of increasing of friction clutches operating life by the manufacturer.

clutch, hydromechanical transmission, failures of clutches, friction discs

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