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slip friction clutch

slip friction clutch

7.2
A device that lets moving parts slide when twisting force is too high to protect machines
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : embrague de fricción deslizante
  • The slip friction clutch prevents engine damage by disengaging under excessive load.

Examples

  • Many machines use a slip friction clutch to protect gears from sudden shocks.

  • When the applied torque exceeds the limit, the slip friction clutch disengages to protect the equipment from serious harm.

  • If the slip friction clutch wears out, it may not function properly and allow too much slippage.

  • The slip friction clutch prevents damage to the engine.

  • Many modern vehicles use a slip friction clutch for better performance.

  • The slip friction clutch allows the machine to function smoothly by preventing damage during high torque situations.

  • In heavy machinery, a slip friction clutch is essential to avoid damaging the engine when too much force is applied.

Synonyms

slip clutch
vsslip friction clutch
  • Specialized
7.5

A device that lets a machine part move when too much force would damage the machine

is described as allowing slip to prevent damage to machinery

Surface Forms

slip friction clutch singular
slip friction clutches plural

Morphology

slip + friction + clutch

The compound is compositionally built from its parts: a 'clutch' (mechanical coupling) described by 'friction' and specified to 'slip' — i.e., a friction-based clutch that is designed to slip. Although technical, the overall function is directly inferable from the constituent meanings, so a learner who knows the three words can reasonably predict the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Slip friction clutch comes from the image of a clutch with rubbing surfaces (friction) that can slip instead of locking when there is too much force. So, it 'protects' machines by letting parts 'slip' in a controlled way when the load becomes too high.