Learn about the Advantages of This Innovative Design
You may have noticed some clutch bearings look off-centre, so is this by design or a manufacturing defect? In this quick 9-minute free webinar, you will learn about self-aligning release bearings and how they differ from regular release bearings.
What Is the Role of Clutch Bearings?
What is the role of bearings in the clutch? This small part is actually quite important to ensuring the clutch functions properly. We’ll examine a detailed technical drawing of clutch components to highlight where the bearings are located and explain how they work with the other parts. We’ll explain what parts can vary based on the clutch design.
How Are Self-Aligning Ball Bearings Different?
People often wrongly perceive the self-aligning bearing design as a manufacturing defect. We’ll take a close-up look at a self-aligning bearing to demonstrate why. We’ll explain the components of the bearing and how it is manufactured. In a short demonstration video, you’ll learn how self-aligning ball bearings differ from conventional ball bearings. You’ll also discover how parts of the release bearing work together and how they interact with other clutch parts depending on the clutch type.
What Problem Do Self-Centering Bearings Fix?
A damaged clutch makes driving unpleasant, and a broken clutch makes a vehicle undrivable. The self-centring bearing was designed to solve a common clutch mechanical issue. Discover the issue regularly damaging clutches which led to the unique design of the self-centering bearing. You’ll also learn whether off-centre bearings are a concern or a normal part of the design.
What Are the Advantages of Self-Aligning Bearings?
Self-aligning ball bearings used in clutches have several advantages over conventional ball bearings. We’ll explore the improvements that have led to the adoption of these bearings and explain how its unique design achieves this. At the end of this webinar, you’ll understand why this bearing type is called “self-aligning.”
Valeo Clutch Parts
Valeo has nearly a century of experience in clutches. Today, Valeo offers a wide variety of clutches and clutch parts as an OE supplier and to the premium aftermarket. Whether you’re looking for clutch replacement parts like clutch release bearings or clutch conversion kits, search the Tech@ssist part finder portal via part number, VIN, or model to find the right part.
What You Will Learn in Our Webinar
In this webinar, you will learn:
- Why the self-aligning release bearing design is mistaken for a defect
- How to identify self-aligning release bearings
- What are the main advantages of self-aligning release bearings?
Afterwards, you can download materials like technical service bulletins on clutch self-centering aligning release bearings and which clutch bearings require grease. We’ll also include technical information for our clutch conversion kits.
