Compare dry clutch & wet clutch on basis of
Parameter
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Dry Clutch
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Wet Clutch
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Construction
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When the clutch is operated dry i.e. without oil, it is called as a dry clutch.
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When the clutch is operated in an oil bath, it is called as wet clutch. In this, clutch plates are always wetted by oil circula
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Torque
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Torque transmission capacity is higher.
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Torque transmission capacity is lower (35-50% of dry clutch), since the clutch plates are wetted by oil
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Heat Transmission Or heat dissipation
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due to metal and air contact heat dissipation is fair
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Due to metal and oil contact heat dissipation is much better.
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Application
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Single plate dry clutch is used in light motor vehicles for e.g. Jeep, Car, Bus, Truck etc.
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Multi-plate clutch is used in motor cycles, racing cars, heavy duty vehicles.
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