Development of Low Friction Washer for AT-CVT (Torque Converter)

Document Number: 2007-01-0573

Date Published: April 2007

Author(s):
Kazunari Seki - NOK Corp.
Yoshihiro Kuzumaki - NOK Corp.
Yuki Sato - NOK Corp.
Yasuaki Tanabe - NOK Corp.

Abstract:
Various needle bearings and metal thrust washers are used in automatic transmissions (ATs and CVTs) for automobiles, however, in recent years thrust washers made of engineering plastics are begining to be adopted, because of their superiority in saving space, reducing weight and cost. This paper reports the newly developed low friction thrust washer made of engineering plastic for torque converters of AT·CVT.

File Size: 330K
Product Status: In Stock

Included in: SP-2115

See other papers presented at SAE World Congress & Exhibition, April 2007, Detroit, MI, USA, Session: Advances in Plastic Components, Processes and Technologies (Part 2 of 2)

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