At K&L Clutch, we supply only the highest quality torque converters. But to understand what this means, let’s start with the basics:
Torque converters are, of course, an automatic transmission’s answer to a manual transmission’s clutch””with one big advantageous twist (which we’ll get to below). Torque converters allow the engine to turn while a machine’s wheels and transmission gears come to a complete stop (think cars idling in a driveway).
More specifically, a hydraulic torque converter is a fluid coupling that lets an engine spin independently of a transmission.
To understand why this matters, think of a car in traffic. Keeping the car stopped at a stoplight takes just a light push on the brake, because there is only a tiny amount of torque being passed through the torque converter from the slowly turning engine or motor. But when you step on the gas, the engine roars and more torque is passed to the wheels. It’s basically a transfer of rotation power from any sort of internal combustion engine or electric motor to the driven object or load.
But here’s the twist “” hydraulic torque converters can actually multiply torque when there is enough of a difference between the rotational speeds of the engine and load, basically serving the same function as a reduction gear.
Hydraulic torque converters can be broken down into three basic parts:
Impeller “” The impeller (or the pump) is basically a ring of metal blades that are driven by the engine shaft, flinging fluid about in a manner similar to a washing machine, thereby imparting kinetic energy. The spinning also creates a vacuum, drawing even more fluid into the center.
Turbine “” The turbine is a set of three rings of blades connected to the shaft. The fluid from the impeller enters and turns the turbine and causes the transmission to spin, powering the machine.
Stator “” Located in the fluid circuit between rings of turbine blades, the stator (or reaction member) is made from two non-rotating sets of blades, contained in a stationary housing. The original fluid exits the turbine, moving in a different direction than when it came in (and in an opposite direction of the engine and pump spin). The stator keeps the fluid from hitting the pump, which would slow the engine.
Benefits:
· Longer Engine Life
· Longer Equipment Life
· More Efficient Fuel Economy
· Smoother Operation
· Better Shock Protection
· More Reliable Automatic Braking
· Faster Work Cycles
Hydraulic torque converters also have specific benefits that depend on your type of use.
For example, with slush pumps, hydraulic torque converters permit operation through a wide range of volume vs. pressure while using the maximum size liner. Crawler tractors can operate with maximum drawbar pull at all times, even in the roughest of operating conditions. Hoists and winches can hold loads in mid-air with the throttle alone, without bobbing. Shunting locomotives benefit from a good tractive effort curve. And in excavators, hydraulic torque converters deliver two to three times the amount of torque for hoist and crowd loads.
Check out our complete line of torque converters, or contact us for more information. We’ll tell you everything you need to know.
This great post has been a long lasting servant, and we recently decided to put out an update. Go ahead and read this too, though – It’s an oldie but a goodie!
After that, read our update: Boom Cranes: History, Parts and Anatomy
Cranes are multi-faceted pieces of apparatus, and while they are capable of some quite incredible feats the way they actually work is based on some pretty straightforward laws of physics. Boom cranes are used to effectively and effortlessly lift heavy and/or awkward to move objects. The crane is most commonly used to hoist weighty equipment and/or materials on construction sites and to load cargo to ships. Read Full Article →
8/21/09
Dallas Cowboys fans got a glimpse of everything they were hoping to see Friday night. Their new stadium dazzled. Tony Romo was darn good. And the Cowboys won, pretty easily. In the first football game at the nearly $1.2 billion Cowboys Stadium, Romo looked right at home, going 18 of 24 for 192 yards and sending Dallas on its way to a 30-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans in a preseason game. “It was incredible,” Romo said, comparing the atmosphere to a regular-season game.
K & L has (4) 9163507 Brake Drums (New) for a Euclid B70 Haul Truck for sale. Please call 800-732-3059 for our rock bottom pricing.
7/22/09
K & L has taken on the WPT line of Twin Disc style power take offs as a distributor for North Texas and Oklahoma. With WPT based in Wichita Falls, any backorders can be filled in one day and all PTO units are competitively priced. K & L, although, will carry and extensive inventory to include complete units and supporting parts. We are ready to service you now. Please call any of our experienced sales associates and ask more about the new WPT product line.
Good news, Cowboys fans: The Jessica Simpson Curse has been lifted! Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo broke he’s relationship off with Jessica last week before her 29th birthday. This after Jessica bought Tony a boat for this birthday. What a deal.
There still may be some hope though, as Simpson posted on her Twitter account “Everyone need to know that hope floats…grab the strings and pull it back to you”.
Lets just all hope that she pulls him back after the Cowboys win the Superbowl this year. Go Cowboys!!!
What a terrible way to end the last week of June 2009 with the death of so many celebrities. May they all rest in peace and ever be remembered.
Michael Jackson-Singer/Entertainer and the “King of Pop” died June 25
Farrah Fawcett-Actress Of “Charlie’s Angles Fame” died June 25
Gale Storm-Singer/Actress of 1950’s TV died June 27
Fred Travalena-Impressionist died June 28
Billy Mays-TV Pitchman and the “Most Watched Person In TV History” died June 28
You will all be missed.
Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood shared the stage Tuesday 23rd June at the American Airlines Arena (Center) in Dallas, Texas as their U.S. tour entered its final week. Walking on stage shortly after 8PM, the enthusiastic crowd was treated to Blind Faith Classics, material from Clapton’s and Winwood’s solo careers, blues and Hendrix’s “Voodoo Chile”.
There were no changes to the 20 song set list from the past several show. The next three shows are in Houston, Texas, Glendale, Arizona and ending in Los Angeles on 30th of June.
6/20/09 Saturday
Miley Cyrus made a surprise appearance at the Jonas Brothers’ first concert stop in Arlington, Texas inside the New Dallas Cowboy Stadium. Cyrus performed “Through the Storm” with beau Nick Jonas, whom she “reconnected” with after splitting from Justin Gaston, 20.
A crane accident occurred in Cleburne, Texas when an operator was injured when the boom collapsed, landing on top of the cab. The RT crane was hoisting a generator onto a trailer when the accident occurred. “as the operator was doing that, there was a catastrophic failure of the crane” the fire chief said. The operator suffered neck, back, and shoulder injuries.-Star Telegram
Always remember – safety first!
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