1. Multi plate Clutch: i) Multi plate wet clutch used in Two-Wheeler where space is limited. ii) It is also used in racing cars where torque transmission criteria is maximum. iii) It is used in Heavy Transport vehicles and special purpose vehicles.
2. Diaphgram Clutch: i) It is used typically on all later model equipped manual transmission. ii) Heavy duty type requires diaphragm pressure plate to provide greater torque to minimize slippage between the clutch disc and engine flywheel. iii) The Diaphragm Clutch used in Maruti-800 car (by M/s. Maruti Udyog Limited).
3. Centrifugal clutch: i) Used in Automatic transmission vehicles like mopeds. ii) Used in semi-automatic transmission vehicles like Cars.
4.Fluid Coupling: i) A fluid coupling is used to transmit rotating mechanical power, providing variable speed and controlled soft start-up in machine drives, avoiding shock loading.