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Drawing on more than 70 years of experience, FTE automotive Products Processes Partnership
is an established world leader and major force behind advances
in safety, comfort, and driving fun on the road. Our milestone Committed to innovation: we develop technical solutions, Local logistics for greater efficiency: with 11 manufactu- Moving forward together: continually developing pro-
hydraulic clutch control systems are seen by the automotive handling everything from inception and design all the ring sites on four continents, FTE automotive is present ducts and processes, FTE automotive emphasizes close
world as an answer to important future challenges. We regard way to production. We subject our products to a process in all of the automotive industrys major centers. This cooperation with motor vehicle manufacturers. We jointly
it as our responsibility to give our customers an innovative edge of continuous optimization. This includes performance, proximity to our customers enables our specialists to define targets to make sure that our innovative solutions
for controlling manual transmissions. At the same time, we work materials and design tools used, such as CAD, FEM, and proactively respond to new developments in the market. consistently give our partners a competitive edge.
steadfastly to develop and improve our system competence and FMEA. Function and durability tests across all phases from
product quality to meet challenges such as tightening environ- prototyping to series production ensure the high quality
mental regulations and the need for superior performance and of our products.
more efficient manufacture.
Proven Technology
MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
External Clutch Slave Cylinder Hydraulic Clutch Pipe Clutch Master Cylinder
or Concentric Slave Cylinder transfers the pedal pressure to the external transfers the pressure that the driver
to open and close the clutch. slave cylinder or concentric slave cylinder. applies to the pedal.
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Translator of the driver's intention Reliable Information Transfer
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER CLUTCH PIPE
Piston head
Frequency modulator
Connector
Sensor connection
Attachment spout
Bayonet-type pedal connection
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High Precision at the Clutch
CONCENTRIC SLAVE CYLINDER Invisible Helping Force
& EXTERNAL CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER SERVO-ASSISTED CLUTCH
The concentric slave cylinder transfers the pressure applied The Solution Servo-assisted clutches include an additional component Performance of conventional vs. servo-assisted clutches
through the clutch pipe to open and close the clutch directly to facilitate operation. The servomotor supports the driv-
by applying pressure to a diaphragm spring on the clutch. External slave cylinders and concentric slave cylinders er when starting the car and shifting gears by reducing
This is accomplished with a piston that is moved forward or from FTE automotive are easy to install and are highly the effort that must be applied to the pedal.
68N
backward by the hydraulic fluid. Depending on the direction reliable. Because of their low hysteresis, very little force
of its movement, the clutch is either opened or closed. An needs to be applied to the pedal, resulting in high effi-
external slave cylinder together with a release lever serves ciency. Both components feature automatic adjustment The Solution
62N
240N
the same purpose. for offsetting the unavoidable wear of the clutch facing. The clutch pedal pressure amplifier from FTE automotive can
155N
Driving comfort can be maximized by integrating a peak be positioned anywhere between the clutch master cylinder
torque limiter (PTL). and the clutch slave cylinder or concentric slave cylinder. Apart
Concentric slave cylinders from FTE automotive feature a from other benefits, it integrates the functions of a peak
The Challenge lightweight release bearing with a special lubricant for torque limiter and vibration damper. Instead of a complicated
conventional servo-assisted clutch
The inevitable wear and tear on the clutch needs to be superior heat resistance. Their design allows for the inte- over centre spring, which has drawbacks, there is a return
automatically compensated to avoid compromising the gration of a radial shaft seal for the transmission input spring in the pedal mechanism. Simple electrical activation
safe functioning. A compact design, high performance shaft. Because a concentric slave cylinder acts directly on is possible via a relay and a switch on the clutch pedal. The
and efficiency, have to be taken into account during the clutch with an integrated release bearing it does not benefits of the FTE servo-assisted clutch also include compact
development of the external clutch slave cylinder and require a release lever, thus minimizing weight and result- dimensions, light weight, and maximum efficiency.
concentric slave cylinder. ing in compact designs.
Connection to reservoir
Technical Specifications External Clutch Slave Cylinder Technical Specifications Concentric Slave Cylinder
Operating pressure: 50 bar max. Operating pressure: 50 bar max.
Vacuum resistance: 2 mbar absolute, min. Vacuum resistance: 2 mbar absolute, min. Technical Specifications
Temperature range: -40 to +140C Temperature range: -40 to +160C Weight: 1.2 kg Max. shifting volume: 8.5 cm3
Peak temperature: +150C Peak temperature: +200C Dimensions: 200x65x120 mm (LxWxH) Min. reaction: 150 ms
Diameter range: 15.87 to 38.1 mm Max. release load: up to 7000 N Housing material: plastic Operating temperature: -30 to +120C
Operating medium: brake fluid or mineral oil Operating medium: brake fluid or mineral oil Pressure amplification factor: up to 2.5 Operating medium: brake fluid or mineral oil
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