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( AMOL D. KUDWALKAR )
JIDNYESH PATIL
Department of Mechanical Engineering
2020 - 2021
CERTIFICATE
2020-21
This is to certify that the micro project entitled “ Write a report on Sml isuzu
Company ” has been submitted by AMOL D. KUDWALKAR under the
guidance of jidnyesh patil in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the
award of Diploma of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Maharashtra
State Board of Technical Education.
Headquarters India
Website smlisuzu.com
HISTORY
The company was incorporated in July 1983 with the name of Swaraj
Vehicles Limited. Swaraj Mazda Limited, at Chandigarh, India based
automobile company, was owned by the Sumitomo Corporation of Japan
and Punjab Tractors Limited of India, with a technical collaboration
with Isuzu and Mazda of Japan.
1984
Joint venture and technical assistance agreement concluded between
Punjab Tractor Ltd., Mazda Motor Corporation and Sumitomo
Corporation. SVL renamed Swaraj Mazda Ltd.
In 2015, Mazda produced 1.5 million vehicles for global sales, the majority of
which (nearly 1 million) were produced in the company's Japanese plants,
with the remainder coming from a variety of other plants worldwide.[5] In 2015,
Mazda was the fifteenth largest automaker by production worldwide
Percentage in
Company Rs. in Crores
Equity
1987
Introduction of indigenously developed bus.
1989
In-house tooling for local production of chassis long member.
1990
In-house developed Second Truck Model (Swaraj Mazda Super)
launched.
1991
Transmission components indigenized.
1992
Commencement of Truck supplies to MOD. 500 vehicles supplied to
Defence.
1993
Third Truck Model (Swaraj Mazda Premium) launched.
1994
Declared a Sick Company under SICA (due to Rupee devaluation of
1991–93).
1. Ecomax AC Cab
2. Executive LX Bus
3. Executive Bus
4. Standard School Bus
5. S7 School Bus
6. Semi low Floor Bus
7. Standard Staff Bus
8. S7 Staff Bus
9. Bus Chassis
Isuzu
1. NQR
2. FR1318
3. LT134
4. IS12TE Chassis
5. NQR Bus Chassis
6. LT134 Bus Chassis
COMPANY PRODUCTS DETAILS
1. Sartaj 59 XM :-
Feb 14, 2019: The SML Isuzu Sartaj 59 xm comes with a 3.5-litre, four
cylinder, BS-IV compliant engine, which can produce a maximum of 99.1
hp power and the peak torque is 310 Nm. The power is sent to the
wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. It has a fuel tank of 90 litres.
It comes with a deck body at the back and a tiltable sleeper cabin is
featured at the front. It is built on a wheelbase of 2,815 mm and the
GVW of the vehicle is 5,990 kilograms. Inside the cabin, it has
mechanical steering as standard, while there is an option to upgrade it to
power steering too. Other notable features of the truck are driver
information display and an adjustable seat.
The hydraulic brakes and parking brakes are also offered that provide
good stopping power. The inclusion of the ABS improves braking
efficiency.
Overview:- SML Isuzu SARTAJ 59 XM is a truck that falls under the
light commercial category of vehicles manufactured by the company.
The major applications where this truck can be used is in daily
transportation needs like consumer goods, cartons, parcels, LPG
cylinders, etc. The performance of this tipper is defined by the diesel
version of In line direct injection turbo charger engine with intercooler.
The engine of this vehicle is compliant with BS IV emission standards
and consists of 4- engine cylinders. Its 3455 cc engine is capable of
providing the maximum power of 99.1 BHP @ 2800 RPM and maximum
torque 296 Nm @ 1500+/- 50 RPM. The engine is in manual
transmission mode and 5-speed gear box this truck has single plate
diaphragm type clutch of diameter 260 mm.
SML Isuzu SARTAJ 59 XM is available in CAB body type and two
wheelbase options – 2815 mm and 3335 mm. Also, it has a sleeper
cabin and box type chassis which gives you enough space to store the
goods. It has a GVW of 5990 kg. The vehicle is quite comfortable
providing arm rest and sufficient leg room for the driver. Driver
information display and adjustable driver seat are other comfort features
provided in the tipper truck. Only the mechanical steering option is
available in this truck. To ensure the safety of the goods and the driver,
this truck is endowed with the lot of safety features like hydraulic brakes,
parking brakes, tubeless tyres, and seat belts.
1.Sartaj HG72
Power 99.1
Wheelbase 3335mm
Fuel tank 90ltr
Transmission Manual
Gvw 7200kg
Engine 3455cc
Payload 4470kgs
Overview
The SML Isuzu SARTAJ HG 72 falls under the category of ‘light-weight trucks’. This highly-advanced
machine draws power from a 3455 cc 4-Cylinder In-line Direct Injection on, or Common Rail Direct
Injection on Diesel Turbo-chargedBS – IV engine.It is quite capable of churning out a maximum
power of 99.1bhp at 2800rpmand a peak torque of 296 Nm at 1500 rpm. The transmission duty in
this wonder machine is very effectively handled by a five-speed manual gearbox mated to a 260 mm,
single-plate diaphragm type clutch. The 90-litre fuel tank is yet another striking feature of this truck
since it allows the driver to cruise all day long on highways, as well as in city traffics without hitting
the fuel stations at regular intervals. With a gradeability as high as 28 percent and a GVW of 7200
Kgs, the truck is a great option for transportation of cargo, construction materials, and FMCG within
the same state.
The deck body design of the Isuzu SARTAJ HG 72is undoubtedly a head-turner, while on the other
hand, the chassis along with cabin makes it look classy. The product is a class apart even if one
gives paramount importance to the safety and comforts department. The steering is one of the best
in its segments and one can easily choose between mechanical and powering steering models. The
braking duty is well-managed by the highly-advanced hydraulic brakes, and the suspension duties
are being performed by semi-elliptical multi-leaf springs on both the front and rear wheels. Available
in four variants, the price of this truck starts from just 7.12 lakhs (Ex.-Showroom).
3.Prestige:-
Check all the SML Isuzu Prestige XM specifications on TrucksBuses in the table above.
The main driveline of this SML Isuzu truck includes a 3455 cc 4 cylinder engine that
produces a maximum power of 101 HP and a torque of 310 Nm. It gets mated to 5
speed (5F+1R), gearbox. A gross weight of 6440 kg and multiple configurations allows
the owner to carry multiple kinds of goods as per requirement. There are multiple
features in this SML Isuzu truck for enhancing driver comfort. Other SML Isuzu Prestige
XM truck specifications like chassis, tyre, axle, turning circle dia, engine cc, gradeability
are available here in the tables above.
Engine SLT4 CRDI TCIC
Fuel Injection System Common rail
Engine Displacement 3455 cc
Engine Cylinders 4
Power 101 HP@2800 rpm
Torque 310 Nm@1500 rpm
Clutch 260 mm dia
Transmission 5 speed (5F+1R)
Max Speed 80 Kmph
Emission Norms Compliance BSIV
This section gives details of all the SML Isuzu Prestige XM features available in the truck.
Some of the key features in this SML Isuzu truck include Hydraulic Brakes along with many
other utilities installed in the driver zone. These features help in improving the driver
comfort, utility and safety factor, thereby improving the driver as well as vehicle
productivity for this SML Isuzu truck. You can also compare the exhaustive list of SML
Isuzu Prestige XM truck features and specifications in the compare section.
4. Supreme:-
SML Isuzu Supreme XM is a truck with gross vehicle weight of 8000 kg. The engine
powering this SML Isuzu truck is 3455 cc SLT4 CRDI TCIC, producing 101 HP of power and
310 Nm of maximum torque. The engine of SML Isuzu Supreme XM truck is coupled with a
5 speed (5F+1R) gearbox offering superior mileage. This SML Isuzu Supreme XM truck
comes in 4x2 axle configuration. The wheelbase of 2815 mm, 3335 mm, 3940 mm, 4760
mm, allows this SML Isuzu truck to offer load body length suitable for different kinds of
applications. Hydraulic Brakes, Air Brakes (Optional) offer superior safety in SML Isuzu
Supreme XM and semi elliptical leaf springs, with telescopic shock absorbers suspension
in front offers good ride quality. More details of the SML Isuzu Supreme XM truck features
like mileage, fuel tank capacity, tyre, suspension, photos, etc are available in the sections
above. It competes with other vehicles in the segment like Ashok Leyland Partner 6 Tyre
Truck .
Loan EMI
₹ 64,008
Total Interest Payable
₹ 5,72,406
Total of Payments
(Principal + Interest)
₹ 30,72.
Check all the SML Isuzu Supreme XM specifications on TrucksBuses in the table above.
The main driveline of this SML Isuzu truck includes a 3455 cc 4 cylinder engine that
produces a maximum power of 101 HP and a torque of 310 Nm. It gets mated to 5 speed
(5F+1R), gearbox. A gross weight of 8000 kg and multiple configurations allows the owner
to carry multiple kinds of goods as per requirement. There are multiple features in this
SML Isuzu truck for enhancing driver comfort. Other SML Isuzu Supreme XM truck
specifications like chassis, tyre, axle, turning circle dia, engine cc, gradeability are
available here in the tables above.
SML Isuzu Supreme XM Feature
This section gives details of all the SML Isuzu Supreme XM features available in the truck.
Some of the key features in this SML Isuzu truck include Hydraulic Brakes, Air Brakes
(Optional) along with many other utilities installed in the driver zone. These features help
in improving the driver comfort, utility and safety factor, thereby improving the driver as
well as vehicle productivity for this SML Isuzu truck. You can also compare the exhaustive
list of SML Isuzu Supreme XM truck features and specifications in the compare section.
This section of TrucksBuses helps you to compare SML Isuzu Supreme XM with its
competitor trucks. If you are looking to buy new SML Isuzu Supreme XM, then we
recommend comparing the similar trucks before making final purchase decision. This way,
the prospective buyer gets to know about the pros and cons of each new truck and can
identify the most suitable truck as per requirement
5.Super:-
SML Isuzu Super XM is a truck with gross vehicle weight of 8720 kg. The engine powering
this SML Isuzu truck is 3455 cc SLT4 CRDI TCIC, producing 101 HP of power and 310 Nm
of maximum torque. The engine of SML Isuzu Super XM truck is coupled with a 5 speed
(5F+1R) gearbox offering superior mileage. This SML Isuzu Super XM truck comes in 4x2
axle configuration. The wheelbase of 2815 mm, 3335 mm, 3940 mm, 4760 mm, allows this
SML Isuzu truck to offer load body length suitable for different kinds of applications. Air
Brakes offer superior safety in SML Isuzu Super XM and semi elliptical leaf springs, with
telescopic shock absorbers suspension in front offers good ride quality. More details of
the SML Isuzu Super XM truck features like mileage, fuel tank capacity, tyre, suspension,
photos, etc are available in the sections above. It competes with other vehicles in the
segment like Tata LPT 909 Ex Truck and Tata SFC 909 Truck .
Price
Loan EMI
₹ 64,008
Total Interest Payable
₹ 5,72,406
Total of Payments
(Principal + Interest)
₹ 30,72,406
Check all the SML Isuzu Super XM specifications on TrucksBuses in the table above. The
main driveline of this SML Isuzu truck includes a 3455 cc 4 cylinder engine that produces a
maximum power of 101 HP and a torque of 310 Nm. It gets mated to 5 speed (5F+1R),
gearbox. A gross weight of 8720 kg and multiple configurations allows the owner to carry
multiple kinds of goods as per requirement. There are multiple features in this SML Isuzu
truck for enhancing driver comfort. Other SML Isuzu Super XM truck specifications like
chassis, tyre, axle, turning circle dia, engine cc, gradeability are available here in the tables
above.
This section of TrucksBuses helps you to compare SML Isuzu Super XM with its
competitor trucks. If you are looking to buy new SML Isuzu Super XM, then we recommend
comparing the similar trucks before making final purchase decision. This way, the
prospective buyer gets to know about the pros and cons of each new truck and can identify
the most suitable truck as per requirement.
6.samrath:-
SML Isuzu Samrat XM is a truck with gross vehicle weight of 10250 kg. The engine
powering this SML Isuzu truck is 3455 cc SLT4 CRDI TCIC, producing 101 HP of power and
296 Nm of maximum torque. The engine of SML Isuzu Samrat XM truck is coupled with a 5
speed (5F+1R) gearbox offering superior mileage. This SML Isuzu Samrat XM truck comes
in 4x2 axle configuration. The wheelbase of 3335 mm, 3940 mm, allows this SML Isuzu
truck to offer load body length suitable for different kinds of applications. Air Brakes offer
superior safety in SML Isuzu Samrat XM and semi elliptical leaf springs, with telescopic
shock absorbers suspension in front offers good ride quality. More details of the SML
Isuzu Samrat XM truck features like mileage, fuel tank capacity, tyre, suspension, photos,
etc are available in the sections above. It competes with other vehicles in the segment
like SML Isuzu Samrat HD 19 Truck and Tata Ultra 1014 Truck .
SML Isuzu Samrat XM EMI and on road price :-
Loan EMI
₹ 64,008
Total Interest Payable
₹ 5,72,406
Total of Payments
(Principal + Interest)
₹ 30,72,406
Check all the SML Isuzu Samrat XM specifications on TrucksBuses in the table above. The
main driveline of this SML Isuzu truck includes a 3455 cc 4 cylinder engine that produces a
maximum power of 101 HP and a torque of 296 Nm. It gets mated to 5 speed (5F+1R),
gearbox. A gross weight of 10250 kg and multiple configurations allows the owner to carry
multiple kinds of goods as per requirement. There are multiple features in this SML Isuzu
truck for enhancing driver comfort. Other SML Isuzu Samrat XM truck specifications like
chassis, tyre, axle, turning circle dia, engine cc, gradeability are available here in the tables
above.
This section gives details of all the SML Isuzu Samrat XM features available in the truck.
Some of the key features in this SML Isuzu truck include Air Brakes along with many other
utilities installed in the driver zone. These features help in improving the driver comfort,
utility and safety factor, thereby improving the driver as well as vehicle productivity for this
SML Isuzu truck. You can also compare the exhaustive list of SML Isuzu Samrat XM truck
features and specifications in the compare section
This section of TrucksBuses helps you to compare SML Isuzu Samrat XM with its
competitor trucks. If you are looking to buy new SML Isuzu Samrat XM, then we
recommend comparing the similar trucks before making final purchase decision. This way,
the prospective buyer gets to know about the pros and cons of each new truck and can
identify the most suitable truck as per requirement. .
7.SAMRATH HG19:-
SML Isuzu SAMRAT HD 19 BS-IV Overview
The SML Isuzu SAMRAT HD 19 BS IV falls under the category of ‘middleweight trucks’, and is one
of the best environment-friendly products available in the market. This wonderfully crafted machine
draws power from a four-cylinder 3455 cc SLT4 & Numeral BS – IV engine which is quite capable of
churning out a maximum power of 99.1bhp at 2800rpm and a peak torque of 296Nm at 1500 RPM.
The transmission duties are very well taken care of by the five-speed manual gearbox coupled to a
260 mm single-plate diaphragm type clutch. The 90-litre fuel tank is yet another feature of this truck
which is responsible for improving the sales figure. Offering a GVW of 10,250 Kgs and payload of
6,900 Kgs, this truck is perfect for the transportation of market loads, grocery, agricultural goods etc.
The deck body design of the SML Isuzu SAMRAT HD 19 is a head turner and has one of the best
road presence in its segment. The chassis with cabin takes care of all the comforts of the driver
during long-distance transportations. The buyers can easily choose between mechanical and power
steering models while parking brakes and seat belts are some of the standard features. The braking
duties are well-managed with the high-quality air brakes and the suspension duties are handled by
the semi-elliptical multi-leaf springs on both the front and rear wheels. Available in four variants in the
market, the starting price of this wonder machine is just 13.4 Lakhs (Ex.-Showroom).
Check all the SML Isuzu Samrat HD 19 specifications on TrucksBuses in the table above.
The main driveline of this SML Isuzu truck includes a 3455 cc 4 cylinder engine that
produces a maximum power of 101 HP and a torque of 296 Nm. It gets mated to 5 speed
(5F+1R), gearbox. A gross weight of 10250 kg and multiple configurations allows the
owner to carry multiple kinds of goods as per requirement. There are multiple features in
this SML Isuzu truck for enhancing driver comfort. Other SML Isuzu Samrat HD 19 truck
specifications like chassis, tyre, axle, turning circle dia, engine cc, gradeability are
available here in the tables above.
This section gives details of all the SML Isuzu Samrat HD 19 features available in the
truck. Some of the key features in this SML Isuzu truck include Air Brakes along with many
other utilities installed in the driver zone. These features help in improving the driver
comfort, utility and safety factor, thereby improving the driver as well as vehicle
productivity for this SML Isuzu truck. You can also compare the exhaustive list of SML
Isuzu Samrat HD 19 truck features and specifications in the compare section.
This section of TrucksBuses helps you to compare SML Isuzu Samrat HD 19 with its
competitor trucks. If you are looking to buy new SML Isuzu Samrat HD 19, then we
recommend comparing the similar trucks before making final purchase decision. This way,
the prospective buyer gets to know about the pros and cons of each new truck and can
identify the most suitable truck as per requirement.
PRICE
Loan EMI
₹ 64,008
Total Interest Payable
₹ 5,72,406
Total of Payments
(Principal + Interest)
₹ 30,72,406
8.SAMRAT 1312:-
SML Isuzu Samrat 1312 XT is a truck with gross vehicle weight of 12990 kg. The engine
powering this SML Isuzu truck is 3455 cc SLT6 Inline CRDI, producing 114 HP of power and
400 Nm of maximum torque. The engine of SML Isuzu Samrat 1312 XT truck is coupled
with a 5 speed (5F+1R) gearbox offering superior mileage. This SML Isuzu Samrat 1312 XT
truck comes in 4x2 axle configuration. The wheelbase of 3940 mm, 4300 mm, allows this
SML Isuzu truck to offer load body length suitable for different kinds of applications. Air
Brakes offer superior safety in SML Isuzu Samrat 1312 XT and semi elliptical leaf springs,
with telescopic shock absorbers suspension in front offers good ride quality. More details
of the SML Isuzu Samrat 1312 XT truck features like mileage, fuel tank capacity, tyre,
suspension, photos, etc are available in the sections above. It competes with other
vehicles in the segment like Eicher Pro 3012 BS6 Truck and Ashok Leyland Guru 1111 E4
Truck .
Check all the SML Isuzu Samrat 1312 XT specifications on TrucksBuses in the table above.
The main driveline of this SML Isuzu truck includes a 3455 cc 4 cylinder engine that
produces a maximum power of 114 HP and a torque of 400 Nm. It gets mated to 5 speed
(5F+1R), SMT 40S gearbox. A gross weight of 12990 kg and multiple configurations allows
the owner to carry multiple kinds of goods as per requirement. There are multiple features
in this SML Isuzu truck for enhancing driver comfort. Other SML Isuzu Samrat 1312 XT
truck specifications like chassis, tyre, axle, turning circle dia, engine cc, gradeability are
available here in the tables above.
This section gives details of all the SML Isuzu Samrat 1312 XT features available in the
truck. Some of the key features in this SML Isuzu truck include Air Brakes along with many
other utilities installed in the driver zone. These features help in improving the driver
comfort, utility and safety factor, thereby improving the driver as well as vehicle
productivity for this SML Isuzu truck. You can also compare the exhaustive list of SML
Isuzu Samrat 1312 XT truck features and specifications in the compare section.
This section of TrucksBuses helps you to compare SML Isuzu Samrat 1312 XT with its
competitor trucks. If you are looking to buy new SML Isuzu Samrat 1312 XT, then we
recommend comparing the similar trucks before making final purchase decision. This way,
the prospective buyer gets to know about the pros and cons of each new truck and can
identify the most suitable truck as per requirement.
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INCOME:
EXPENDITURE:
Profit and Loss for the Year -133.49 -21.06 19.57 8.50 63.01
Non Recurring Items 2.84 -1.73 -1.72 .57 .00
KEY ITEMS
Rs (in Crores)
MANAGEMENT OF ISUZU:-
The Isuzu Group's activities to enhance collaborative creation and create corporate culture can be
seen
in these opportunities listed below.
Our symbolic and representative activities to generate organizational value are the IOC activities.
We generate value for customers and Isuzu by uniting the group as a bundle of projects
The IOC (Isuzu Organizational Change) activities are aimed at realizing a strategy in a mid-term
(three-year) span based on changes in the market and what we aim to be like in the future. All
employees subjectively participate in promoting the group's and each company's strategies and
enhancing collaborative creation, both inside and outside the company, on a daily basis.
Every six months, we review how far the entire group's corporate value has increased at each
company's IOC activity results presentation.
Swot analysis of isuzu
1) Vast experience in commercial vehicles – Isuzu has vast experience in the manufacturing of commercial
vehicles and diesel engines which makes it a giant in the industry.
2) Legacy and long heritage of Japanese company – Over the eight decades of the establishment, the
company has set up its own legacy of producing world-class products. Being an old Japanese company, it has
all those traits of a successful company that a Japanese company is always perceived for.
3) Strong presence in Asia and Africa – The company has a strong presence in both African and Asian
countries, two of the most developing continents at this point in time.
4) Production has already crossed 21 million engines – Isuzu has already produced and supplied over 21
million engines all over the world, making it one of the favorite choices across continents.
5) Clients include big names like General Motors, Renault-Nissan – The likes of General Motors and
Renault-Nissan are the permanent clients of Isuzu setting an example of having benchmark products.
Isuzu is a Japanese commercial vehicle and diesel engine manufacturing company headquartered in Tokyo.
The company was founded in 1934. Its principal activity is the production, marketing, and sale of Isuzu
commercial vehicles and diesel engines. Here is the SWOT Analysis of Isuzu
PRODUCT
PRESTIGE GS :-
SML Isuzu has begun selling the Global Series of light and medium-duty trucks that it unveiled at Auto Expo 2018.
Flaunting new cabins, the trucks reflects on the company’s strategy to increase market share in India. Leveraging Isuzu’s
global experience and design philosophy, the Global Series trucks include the Samrat (GS) HD19, Sartaj (GS) turbo-
CNG, Samrat (GS) tipper, Samrat GS, Super GS, Supreme GS, Prestige GS, Sartaj (GS) HG 72, Sartaj (GS) 59XM and
Sartaj (GS) 5252XM. They range from 5.9-tonne to 10.25-tonne, and offer many new and interesting
elements apart from the new cabins. Engineered to address the changing needs of operators, the new cabins make for a
modern and elegant appearance. If they provide a hint of the change that is taking place at SML Isuzu at various levels,
including manufacturing, the development and launch of the Gobal Series trucks also points at utilising global expertise
to enhance the local touch.
The feasibility study for the Gobal Series begun five years back. An important part of the exercise was to understand the
market requirements. The objective, said Eiichi Seto, MD & CEO, SML Isuzu, was to adapt the Global Series to the
Indian industry needs. Stress from the beginning was on achieving high levels of localisation. The aim was set to achieve
100 per cent localisation. Except for some special components necessary to meet BSIV emission norms, everything else
on the Global Series trucks is locally sourced thus. To ensure no compromise in standards was done, Isuzu stationed two
engineers at SML Isuzu plant (at Ropar). “They (the two engineers) overlooked the complete development of the
platform and the preparation of vehicles for the market,” revealed Seto San. Supporting the two engineers were a number
of visiting engineers from Isuzu to ensure quicker and complete localisation. Technical meetings with Isuzu and the
company’s promoter Sumitomo, Japan, were held every quarter
.
SML Isuzu Prestige GS Truck model Tyres
o SML Isuzu Prestige GS Truck comes with 7.50x16 - 14/16 PR front tyres and 7.50x16 - 14/16
PR tyres.
o Additionally, Mileage of SML Isuzu Prestige GS Truck is also superb and helps to save money
by saving fuel.
The power produced inside the engine cylinder is ultimately aimed to turn the wheels so
that the vehicle can move on the road. The reciprocating motion of the piston rotates a
crankshaft by rotating the flywheel through the connecting rod.
The circular movement of the crankshaft is now to be transferred to the rear wheels. It is
transmitted through the clutch, gearbox, universal points propeller shaft or driveshaft,
differential, and axles extending to the wheels.
With the help of all these parts, the use of engine power for the driving wheel is called
power transmission. The utilisation of engine power to the driving wheels through all
these parts is called power transmission.
The power transmission system is normally the same on all passenger cars and trucks.
But its design and arrangement may vary according to the method of drive and type of
transmission units.
1. Driving members
2. Driven members
3. Operating members.
Driving member
The driving member has a flywheel mounted on the crankshaft of the engine. The
flywheel is fixed to a cover which supports a pressure plate or driving disc, pressure
springs and releasing levers.
The whole assembly of the flywheel and the cover rotate all the times. The clutch
housing and the cover provided with an opening. From this opening, the heat is
evaporated generated by the friction during the clutch operation.
Driven member
The driven member has a disc or plate, called the clutch plate. It is free to slide alongside
on the splines of the clutch shaft. Driven member carries friction materials on both of its
surface. When a driven member is held between the flywheel and the pressure plate, it
helps to rotate the clutch shaft through the splines.
Operating member
The operating members have a foot pedal, linkage, release or throw-out bearing, release
leavers and the springs essential to ensure the proper operation of the clutch.
The friction between the two surfaces depends upon the area of the surfaces, the
pressure applied upon them and coefficient of friction of the surface materials, The two
surfaces can be separated and brought into contact when required.
One surface is considered as a driving member and the other as a driven number. The
driving member is kept rotating when the driven member is brought in contact with the
driving member, it also starts rotating. When the driven member is separated from the
driving member it stops revolving. This is how a clutch operates.
he friction surfaces of the clutch are so designed that the driven member slips on the
driving member when the pressure is first applied. As pressure increases the driven
member is brought slowly to the speed of the driving member.
When the speeds of the members become equal, there’s no slip, the two members are
in firm contact and the clutch is now fully engaged.
The driving member of a clutch is the flywheel. It is mounted on the crankshaft the
driven member is the pressure plate. This is mounted on the transmission shaft. The
clutch plates are between the two members.
When the clutch is engaged, the engine to the rear wheels through the transmission
system. When the clutch is disengaged by pushing a clutch pedal, the engine is
disconnected from the transmission. Thus, the power stops flowing to the rear wheels
while the engine is still running
The clutch plate is the driving member of the clutch and is gripped between the flywheel
and the pressure plate. It is mounted on the clutch shaft through the splines. When it is
gripped, rotates the clutch shaft and the power is transmitted from the engine to the
transmission through the clutch.
A pressure plate consists of two sets of facing or friction material mounted on steel
cushion springs. The facing and cushion springs are riveted to a spring base disc and
spring retainer plate which are slotted for the insertion of the torsion spring.
These springs contact the hub flanges that fit between the spring retainer plate and the
disc and serve to transmit the twisting force applied to the facings to the splined hub.
The spring action serves to reduce torsional vibrations and shocks between the
engine and the transmission during clutch operation.
The facing and the plates rotate with respect to the hub to the limit of the compression
of the springs or to the limit of the spring stops.
When the clutch is engaged, the pressure on the facing compresses the cushion springs
sufficiently to cause the unit to decrease in thickness by 1 to 1.5 mm. This construction
helps to make engagement smooth and chatterless.
1. Air Compressor
An air compressor maintains the proper level of air pressure so that the air brakes and
any other air-powered accessories operate safely and consistently.
Depending on the make and model of your heavy truck, its compressor is either gear
or belt-driven and gets cooled by either air or an engine cooling system. The
compressor(s) startup every time the engine is triggered, and the device loads and
unloads air which is pumped in and out of the reservoirs and the other two-cylinder
compressors.
3. Foot Valve
The foot valve, otherwise known as the treadle or the brake pedal, is the tool that
determines the volume of air pressure used. In this case, the volume is determined by
how hard the operator presses their foot on the foot valve.
When the compressed air is released through the brake system, it takes time for it to
be produced again through the compressor function (described above). That said, if
too much pressure is released in a short period of time, the entire system could fail.
Maintenance Tip: Supply your operators with proper training of the air brake system
before they are allowed to join your team. If they are not properly educated on brake
maintenance (i.e., they press and release the brakes often and unnecessarily) the air
brake system can incur permanent damage
4. Brake Chambers
Brake chambers, otherwise known as brake pots, are the devices that turn the compressed air
into mechanical force. It is through this mechanism that the brakes are triggered and the heavy truck
or bus is able to safely halt.
Each one of the brake chambers comes equipped with a specific pushrod stroke adjustment limit.
The chamber itself is held together by a clamp assembly that is specially made to regulate the
compressed air that is released into the chambers.
A special brake lining material is attached to the brake shoes to help promote consistency. If the type
of lining is a good fit, it should also regulate heat that is created from the friction.
Maintenance Tip: Always replace the aforementioned lining when necessary. Also, make sure that
your mechanic frequently services other possible over-worked areas. These issues include distorted
drums, poor adjustment, or dirty linings.
Understanding these main components of air brake systems and how to properly maintain them is
helpful for preventive maintenance planning and the overall safety of your fleet.
REFRENCE
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