S c h a e f f l e r
G r o u p
As a family business, we realize that we have a responsibility
to keep moving forward in a world, which is developing at a
faster and faster rate and on which the half-life of forecasts
is becoming increasingly shorter. As the Schaeffler Group,
we must be competitive and work together to achieve our
goals. We have worked hard to get to the top; and INA, FAG
and LuK have grown together to form the Schaeffler Group.
We are committed to succeeding, to ensuring sustainability
in our actions and to being passionate about our company:
“Together we move the world.”
We further the competence of our employees and rely on
targeted investments in research and development. We
base our decisions on customers' expectations and our
customers demand proximity in growing and newly
developing markets. Technical and business expertise and
Modern dual-clutch
transmissions increase
drivetrain efficiency by
combining the fuel economy
of a manual transmission
with the comfort of an
automatic. They offer an
excellent foundation for
progressively hybridizing
the drivetrain on modular
basis - from mild to full
hybrid.
the dedication of our excellent employees have always been
Clutch Systems
Innovative Solutions for All Roads
a basis for our success, as have been our regional ties that
have never lost sight of the global picture.
Not only has our development been characterized by
responsible management and consistent company
development, we have also actively designed the connection
between the company history and the corporate culture. We
cultivate commitment, trust and reliability, striving for
powerful and sustainable results.
Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler
Partner
Georg F. W. Schaeffler
L/OE-MT7365.07.08
Printed in Brazil
Partner
All data have been carefully elaborated and checked.
Dr. Jürgen M. Geissinger
Schaeffler Brasil Ltda.
However, we are not liable for any errors or omissions.
President & CEO
Av. Independência, 3500 A
We reserve the right to introduce modifications due
18087-101 – Sorocaba – SP
to technology improvements.
Vendas Automotivas OEM LuK
© By Schaeffler Brasil Ltda.- 2008, July.
Tel.: 15 3335-1500
Any reproduction, even partial, may be only carried
www.schaeffler.com.br
out with our prior consent.
Automotive
Engine Systems
Transmission Systems
Chassis Systems
Automotive Aftermarket
Industrial
Heavy Industry
Production Machinery
Power Transmission
Railway Industry
Consumer Products and
Distribution
Aerospace
Airplanes, Helicopters
and Special Applications
S c h a e f f l e r
G r o u p
As a family business, we realize that we have a responsibility
to keep moving forward in a world, which is developing at a
faster and faster rate and on which the half-life of forecasts
is becoming increasingly shorter. As the Schaeffler Group,
we must be competitive and work together to achieve our
goals. We have worked hard to get to the top; and INA, FAG
and LuK have grown together to form the Schaeffler Group.
We are committed to succeeding, to ensuring sustainability
in our actions and to being passionate about our company:
“Together we move the world.”
We further the competence of our employees and rely on
targeted investments in research and development. We
base our decisions on customers' expectations and our
customers demand proximity in growing and newly
developing markets. Technical and business expertise and
Modern dual-clutch
transmissions increase
drivetrain efficiency by
combining the fuel economy
of a manual transmission
with the comfort of an
automatic. They offer an
excellent foundation for
progressively hybridizing
the drivetrain on modular
basis - from mild to full
hybrid.
the dedication of our excellent employees have always been
Clutch Systems
Innovative Solutions for All Roads
a basis for our success, as have been our regional ties that
have never lost sight of the global picture.
Not only has our development been characterized by
responsible management and consistent company
development, we have also actively designed the connection
between the company history and the corporate culture. We
cultivate commitment, trust and reliability, striving for
powerful and sustainable results.
Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler
Partner
Georg F. W. Schaeffler
L/OE-MT7365.07.08
Printed in Brazil
Partner
All data have been carefully elaborated and checked.
Dr. Jürgen M. Geissinger
Schaeffler Brasil Ltda.
However, we are not liable for any errors or omissions.
President & CEO
Av. Independência, 3500 A
We reserve the right to introduce modifications due
18087-101 – Sorocaba – SP
to technology improvements.
Vendas Automotivas OEM LuK
© By Schaeffler Brasil Ltda.- 2008, July.
Tel.: 15 3335-1500
Any reproduction, even partial, may be only carried
www.schaeffler.com.br
out with our prior consent.
Automotive
Engine Systems
Transmission Systems
Chassis Systems
Automotive Aftermarket
Industrial
Heavy Industry
Production Machinery
Power Transmission
Railway Industry
Consumer Products and
Distribution
Aerospace
Airplanes, Helicopters
and Special Applications
S c h a e f f l e r
G r o u p
As a family business, we realize that we have a responsibility
to keep moving forward in a world, which is developing at a
faster and faster rate and on which the half-life of forecasts
is becoming increasingly shorter. As the Schaeffler Group,
we must be competitive and work together to achieve our
goals. We have worked hard to get to the top; and INA, FAG
and LuK have grown together to form the Schaeffler Group.
We are committed to succeeding, to ensuring sustainability
in our actions and to being passionate about our company:
“Together we move the world.”
We further the competence of our employees and rely on
targeted investments in research and development. We
base our decisions on customers' expectations and our
customers demand proximity in growing and newly
developing markets. Technical and business expertise and
Modern dual-clutch
transmissions increase
drivetrain efficiency by
combining the fuel economy
of a manual transmission
with the comfort of an
automatic. They offer an
excellent foundation for
progressively hybridizing
the drivetrain on modular
basis - from mild to full
hybrid.
the dedication of our excellent employees have always been
Clutch Systems
Innovative Solutions for All Roads
a basis for our success, as have been our regional ties that
have never lost sight of the global picture.
Not only has our development been characterized by
responsible management and consistent company
development, we have also actively designed the connection
between the company history and the corporate culture. We
cultivate commitment, trust and reliability, striving for
powerful and sustainable results.
Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler
Partner
Georg F. W. Schaeffler
L/OE-MT7365.07.08
Printed in Brazil
Partner
All data have been carefully elaborated and checked.
Dr. Jürgen M. Geissinger
Schaeffler Brasil Ltda.
However, we are not liable for any errors or omissions.
President & CEO
Av. Independência, 3500 A
We reserve the right to introduce modifications due
18087-101 – Sorocaba – SP
to technology improvements.
Vendas Automotivas OEM LuK
© By Schaeffler Brasil Ltda.- 2008, July.
Tel.: 15 3335-1500
Any reproduction, even partial, may be only carried
www.schaeffler.com.br
out with our prior consent.
Automotive
Engine Systems
Transmission Systems
Chassis Systems
Automotive Aftermarket
Industrial
Heavy Industry
Production Machinery
Power Transmission
Railway Industry
Consumer Products and
Distribution
Aerospace
Airplanes, Helicopters
and Special Applications
Pr o d u c t i o n
P r o d u c t s
Gearing up for Tomorrow
LuK supplies components and
areas, LuK can look back on a legacy
LuK is also an important supplier of
systems for vehicle drivetrains
of having developed many ground-
many other products, such as
around the world. When Georg and
breaking innovations. In 1965, LuK
hydraulic cylinders.
Wilhelm Schaeffler founded LuK in
was the first company in Europe to
OEM Automotive and Agricultural
1965, their objective was to produce
market a diaphragm spring clutch.
Business focuses on new
clutch cover with diaphragm spring
Twenty years later, LuK launched the
developments and stands for
systems for the successor of the VW
first dual-mass flywheel. This was
excellence in supply to
Beetle. Today, LuK clutches are used
followed by the introduction of
manufacturers. The Automotive
in one in four cars worldwide. With
components for CVTs that could
Aftermarket business unit, created
innovative products and lean,
handle more than 300 Nm of torque,
by LuK, is currently responsible for
customer-oriented structures, LuK is
as well as Auto Shift Gearbox (ASG)-
the entire automotive aftermarket
experiencing highly dynamic growth.
the world's first electromagnetically-
business of the Schaeffler Group,
Almost all major automobile
automated manual gearbox. In 1997,
and supplies a large variety of
manufacturers benefit from the
LuK began engineering and
products of the INA, FAG and LuK
knowledge of LuK engineers.
manufacturing torque converters in
brands - about 20 thousand
Dedicated employees, innovation,
the US; Germany followed in 2004.
different items of original
product development and
LuK's current R&D efforts, in
replacement parts, moreover
technological leadership are the
addition to the continued
remanufactured products. The
main factors of the company's
development of conventional
company offers comprehensive
success. LuK makes project teams
transmission systems, have a
services to distributors,
available to all its customers to
particular focus on alternative
wholesalers, repair shops and
ensure that specific requirements
drivetrain concepts, such as
exclusive car dealers, including a
are met.
components for dual-clutch
strong technical assistance
As a technology leader in many
transmissions and hybrid drivetrains.
program.
Machining
Stamping
Clutch Assembly
Heat Treatment
Clutch Release System Assembly
a n d
S e r v i c e s
D e v e l o p m e n t
3
5
7
combinations, which keep the
6
actuation process smooth and
silent.
Global Presence, Local Solutions
1. Engine Flywheel Technology –
reference in trial technology and
Dual Mass Flywheels (DMF)
supplies analysis and expert reports
The current development on
for all other operations of the LuK
ment of slave cylinders applies
LuK has always been present and close to
other countries and our headquarters in
internal combustion engines lead
Group.
plastic materials integrating
its customers by locally developing,
Germany, provided a regular diffusion of
functions, assuring low weight and
testing and manufacturing its products in
knowledge and allows the reduction of the
innovating in the use of such
order to meet the markets needs and
response time to technical challenges.
materials.
overcome its partners’ expectations. The
LuK stands for its special attention to its
4
In the same manner, the develop-
the new projects for systems, which
operates at lower rotations, higher
3. Conventional and Self-Adjusting
compression rates and less mass.
Clutches (SAC)
New eco-friendly fuels change the
The trend of increasing the engine
systems’ torsional features.
on comfort require clutches capable
by reduction of running and wind
to transmit a high torque on one
noise sources are increasing and
9
torques and the growing demands
Vehicles are constantly optimized
noises. As a consequence, internal
8
1
2
hand, but featuring low operation
power on the other hand. The
operations in Sorocaba, Brazil, count on a
partners and strives for local solutions
8. Piping-Easy Installation with
comprehensive structure to attend new
with global knowledge and technology.
Innovation
projects requirements, from its conception
Modern dual-clutch transmissions improve
On request, LuK coordinates the
to the serial production.
the transmission system's efficiency and
development of pipe installation
LuK’s concept is based on a customer-
combines the reduction in fuel
oriented work, systematically participating
consumption of a manual transmission
in the definition and development phases
with the comfort of an automatic
of the systems to uphold its products. The
transmission. These transmissions offer an
multidisciplinary teamwork, which
excellent base to the progressive
involves professional people from
hybridizing of a transmission on a modular
Sorocaba and the branch offices from
basis - from mild to full hybrid.
and the supply of components.
diaphragm spring development was
Besides, with the use of rubber /
per the theories of physics, the
the first step taken by LuK to meet
steel and plastic pipes, LuK, in
solution is to increment the
such demands. Where as a clutch is
association with technical partners,
transmission inertial mass, without
a wearing component in vehicles,
has developed a new polymer
increasing the coupling system
LuK has been investing great efforts
6. Clutch Release Systems
technology that allows flexibility in
inertial mass. Thus, the rotation
to continuously develop and
Knowledge is the key to success in
the installation, making easy the
responsible for the system excita-
improve compensation systems to
users’ comfort and avoiding the
clutch release systems. Vehicle
quick fixing and allowing similar
tion and which provokes a reso-
minimize those wear effects. In
premature wear of the transmission
temperature distribution in opera-
drivers may evaluate the clutch and
routes as the cable route, with low
nance, reduces below the idling
1995, LuK started the production of
gears.
tion conditions, as well as manufac-
the release system comfort feeling
volumetric expansion, reducing
shift speed.
the self-adjusting clutch (SAC),
LuK clutches provide excellent
turing process details.
the smooth coupling and decoupling
hydraulic losses at reduced applica-
which uses a system based on a
operating comfort, long operating
behavior, the load-travel ratio and
tion costs.
2. Centrifugal Burst Trial of
load sensor to actuate the wear
life, compact solutions by means of
5. Vehicle Testing Technology
the absence of vibrations and noises
Cylindrical Parts.
compensation system and, conse-
function integration, strength and
Sustained by LuK's values, the
during pedal actuation. When
9. Expertise in Clutch Pedal System
Searching for quality excellence and
quently, the effort on the clutch
misaligning compensation between
Experimental Engineering
actuating the clutch pedal, the
Projects
perfection in product durability, LuK
pedal.
the engine and the transmission.
Department is composed of a
driver notes the release system
Always concerned to offer the best
has developed proceeding trials and
Besides the clutch cover, the disc
specialized team, which is highly
response. To satisfy the require-
technical solutions to meet the
test rigs for the accelerated
plays an important role in the
4. Virtual Development
qualified in testing and analyzing
ments on the clutch pedal, the
current demands on comfort, and
evaluation of centrifugal and
coupling between engine and
Already during the first development
clutch systems and their interfaces
system components must be
approaching the pedal actuation
centripetal forces on complex
transmission. As core element of
phase, LuK applies the virtual
with the vehicle. Aiming to support
adjusted as for the tribology
load as well as noises and vibrations
cylindrical components and
this connection, LuK has specialized
development concept on its pro-
its partners in development and
parameters, rigidity and mechanical
during actuation, LuK has created
products, thus allowing the
itself in tuning of axial characteris-
jects, anticipating the products' final
solutions of technical obstacles,
relations LuK keeps high technologi-
and has been continuously enlarg-
continuous improvement of our
tics system, which provides modula-
behavior, even before the first
that may hinder the comfort and
cal competence level in clutch
ing its professional team with
projects and the projects of our
tion and clutch pedal actuation
physical prototype. By means of
durability of the vehicles, LuK
release systems.
experts specialized in pedals and
Develop product
partners and customers. In our R&D
comfort.
computer methods, such as virtual
performs and develops testing
load compensation springs.
Develop production process
Center in Sorocaba we are able to
As secondary function, but not less
analysis and simulations to optimize
technologies for its products and
7. The Future of Cylinders
Moreover, LuK shows its compe-
perform component trials, such as
important, clutch discs of modern
the project, the research cycles of
the systems they are fit in. Thus, the
LuK supplies master cylinders for
tence in clutch release system and
engine flywheel systems, clutches
developments allow the implemen-
the vehicle components are reduced.
tests are made on combustion
the clutch release system with
components, minimizing noises and
and brake discs at high safety and
tation of torsional dampers in its
In other words, LuK anticipates the
engines, transmission noises and
complete plastic project technology.
vibrations, using technologies
reliability levels. With local knowl-
core part, which dampen the
definitions involving the develop-
stresses, as well as on comfort and
In different dimensions, connection
grounded on innovative solutions by
edge and expertise, the R&D Center
vibrations produced by the internal
ment of geometry and shapes,
durability of the clutch pedal
and fixing systems, the cylinders use
means of plastics and polymers.
in Sorocaba has become a world
combustion engines, improving the
durability, vibrations and noises,
actuation systems.
piston, seal and lubricant material
system dampers diminishing. As
Testing
Prototyping
Expertise
Project
Tuning
Product Development Process (PEP)
Project Management PEP
Process quotation
Prepare production
Volume production
Definition
phase
Inquiry
Prototype
phase
Quotation
Optimization
phase
Define
functions &
processes
Modification
freeze
Production
prelaunch phase
Internal SOP
Ramp-up
phase
Stable
production
Pr o d u c t i o n
P r o d u c t s
Gearing up for Tomorrow
LuK supplies components and
areas, LuK can look back on a legacy
LuK is also an important supplier of
systems for vehicle drivetrains
of having developed many ground-
many other products, such as
around the world. When Georg and
breaking innovations. In 1965, LuK
hydraulic cylinders.
Wilhelm Schaeffler founded LuK in
was the first company in Europe to
OEM Automotive and Agricultural
1965, their objective was to produce
market a diaphragm spring clutch.
Business focuses on new
clutch cover with diaphragm spring
Twenty years later, LuK launched the
developments and stands for
systems for the successor of the VW
first dual-mass flywheel. This was
excellence in supply to
Beetle. Today, LuK clutches are used
followed by the introduction of
manufacturers. The Automotive
in one in four cars worldwide. With
components for CVTs that could
Aftermarket business unit, created
innovative products and lean,
handle more than 300 Nm of torque,
by LuK, is currently responsible for
customer-oriented structures, LuK is
as well as Auto Shift Gearbox (ASG)-
the entire automotive aftermarket
experiencing highly dynamic growth.
the world's first electromagnetically-
business of the Schaeffler Group,
Almost all major automobile
automated manual gearbox. In 1997,
and supplies a large variety of
manufacturers benefit from the
LuK began engineering and
products of the INA, FAG and LuK
knowledge of LuK engineers.
manufacturing torque converters in
brands - about 20 thousand
Dedicated employees, innovation,
the US; Germany followed in 2004.
different items of original
product development and
LuK's current R&D efforts, in
replacement parts, moreover
technological leadership are the
addition to the continued
remanufactured products. The
main factors of the company's
development of conventional
company offers comprehensive
success. LuK makes project teams
transmission systems, have a
services to distributors,
available to all its customers to
particular focus on alternative
wholesalers, repair shops and
ensure that specific requirements
drivetrain concepts, such as
exclusive car dealers, including a
are met.
components for dual-clutch
strong technical assistance
As a technology leader in many
transmissions and hybrid drivetrains.
program.
Machining
Stamping
Clutch Assembly
Heat Treatment
Clutch Release System Assembly
a n d
S e r v i c e s
D e v e l o p m e n t
3
5
7
combinations, which keep the
6
actuation process smooth and
silent.
Global Presence, Local Solutions
1. Engine Flywheel Technology –
reference in trial technology and
Dual Mass Flywheels (DMF)
supplies analysis and expert reports
The current development on
for all other operations of the LuK
ment of slave cylinders applies
LuK has always been present and close to
other countries and our headquarters in
internal combustion engines lead
Group.
plastic materials integrating
its customers by locally developing,
Germany, provided a regular diffusion of
functions, assuring low weight and
testing and manufacturing its products in
knowledge and allows the reduction of the
innovating in the use of such
order to meet the markets needs and
response time to technical challenges.
materials.
overcome its partners’ expectations. The
LuK stands for its special attention to its
4
In the same manner, the develop-
the new projects for systems, which
operates at lower rotations, higher
3. Conventional and Self-Adjusting
compression rates and less mass.
Clutches (SAC)
New eco-friendly fuels change the
The trend of increasing the engine
systems’ torsional features.
on comfort require clutches capable
by reduction of running and wind
to transmit a high torque on one
noise sources are increasing and
9
torques and the growing demands
Vehicles are constantly optimized
noises. As a consequence, internal
8
1
2
hand, but featuring low operation
power on the other hand. The
operations in Sorocaba, Brazil, count on a
partners and strives for local solutions
8. Piping-Easy Installation with
comprehensive structure to attend new
with global knowledge and technology.
Innovation
projects requirements, from its conception
Modern dual-clutch transmissions improve
On request, LuK coordinates the
to the serial production.
the transmission system's efficiency and
development of pipe installation
LuK’s concept is based on a customer-
combines the reduction in fuel
oriented work, systematically participating
consumption of a manual transmission
in the definition and development phases
with the comfort of an automatic
of the systems to uphold its products. The
transmission. These transmissions offer an
multidisciplinary teamwork, which
excellent base to the progressive
involves professional people from
hybridizing of a transmission on a modular
Sorocaba and the branch offices from
basis - from mild to full hybrid.
and the supply of components.
diaphragm spring development was
Besides, with the use of rubber /
per the theories of physics, the
the first step taken by LuK to meet
steel and plastic pipes, LuK, in
solution is to increment the
such demands. Where as a clutch is
association with technical partners,
transmission inertial mass, without
a wearing component in vehicles,
has developed a new polymer
increasing the coupling system
LuK has been investing great efforts
6. Clutch Release Systems
technology that allows flexibility in
inertial mass. Thus, the rotation
to continuously develop and
Knowledge is the key to success in
the installation, making easy the
responsible for the system excita-
improve compensation systems to
users’ comfort and avoiding the
clutch release systems. Vehicle
quick fixing and allowing similar
tion and which provokes a reso-
minimize those wear effects. In
premature wear of the transmission
temperature distribution in opera-
drivers may evaluate the clutch and
routes as the cable route, with low
nance, reduces below the idling
1995, LuK started the production of
gears.
tion conditions, as well as manufac-
the release system comfort feeling
volumetric expansion, reducing
shift speed.
the self-adjusting clutch (SAC),
LuK clutches provide excellent
turing process details.
the smooth coupling and decoupling
hydraulic losses at reduced applica-
which uses a system based on a
operating comfort, long operating
behavior, the load-travel ratio and
tion costs.
2. Centrifugal Burst Trial of
load sensor to actuate the wear
life, compact solutions by means of
5. Vehicle Testing Technology
the absence of vibrations and noises
Cylindrical Parts.
compensation system and, conse-
function integration, strength and
Sustained by LuK's values, the
during pedal actuation. When
9. Expertise in Clutch Pedal System
Searching for quality excellence and
quently, the effort on the clutch
misaligning compensation between
Experimental Engineering
actuating the clutch pedal, the
Projects
perfection in product durability, LuK
pedal.
the engine and the transmission.
Department is composed of a
driver notes the release system
Always concerned to offer the best
has developed proceeding trials and
Besides the clutch cover, the disc
specialized team, which is highly
response. To satisfy the require-
technical solutions to meet the
test rigs for the accelerated
plays an important role in the
4. Virtual Development
qualified in testing and analyzing
ments on the clutch pedal, the
current demands on comfort, and
evaluation of centrifugal and
coupling between engine and
Already during the first development
clutch systems and their interfaces
system components must be
approaching the pedal actuation
centripetal forces on complex
transmission. As core element of
phase, LuK applies the virtual
with the vehicle. Aiming to support
adjusted as for the tribology
load as well as noises and vibrations
cylindrical components and
this connection, LuK has specialized
development concept on its pro-
its partners in development and
parameters, rigidity and mechanical
during actuation, LuK has created
products, thus allowing the
itself in tuning of axial characteris-
jects, anticipating the products' final
solutions of technical obstacles,
relations LuK keeps high technologi-
and has been continuously enlarg-
continuous improvement of our
tics system, which provides modula-
behavior, even before the first
that may hinder the comfort and
cal competence level in clutch
ing its professional team with
projects and the projects of our
tion and clutch pedal actuation
physical prototype. By means of
durability of the vehicles, LuK
release systems.
experts specialized in pedals and
Develop product
partners and customers. In our R&D
comfort.
computer methods, such as virtual
performs and develops testing
load compensation springs.
Develop production process
Center in Sorocaba we are able to
As secondary function, but not less
analysis and simulations to optimize
technologies for its products and
7. The Future of Cylinders
Moreover, LuK shows its compe-
perform component trials, such as
important, clutch discs of modern
the project, the research cycles of
the systems they are fit in. Thus, the
LuK supplies master cylinders for
tence in clutch release system and
engine flywheel systems, clutches
developments allow the implemen-
the vehicle components are reduced.
tests are made on combustion
the clutch release system with
components, minimizing noises and
and brake discs at high safety and
tation of torsional dampers in its
In other words, LuK anticipates the
engines, transmission noises and
complete plastic project technology.
vibrations, using technologies
reliability levels. With local knowl-
core part, which dampen the
definitions involving the develop-
stresses, as well as on comfort and
In different dimensions, connection
grounded on innovative solutions by
edge and expertise, the R&D Center
vibrations produced by the internal
ment of geometry and shapes,
durability of the clutch pedal
and fixing systems, the cylinders use
means of plastics and polymers.
in Sorocaba has become a world
combustion engines, improving the
durability, vibrations and noises,
actuation systems.
piston, seal and lubricant material
system dampers diminishing. As
Testing
Prototyping
Expertise
Project
Tuning
Product Development Process (PEP)
Project Management PEP
Process quotation
Prepare production
Volume production
Definition
phase
Inquiry
Prototype
phase
Quotation
Optimization
phase
Define
functions &
processes
Modification
freeze
Production
prelaunch phase
Internal SOP
Ramp-up
phase
Stable
production
Pr o d u c t i o n
P r o d u c t s
Gearing up for Tomorrow
LuK supplies components and
areas, LuK can look back on a legacy
LuK is also an important supplier of
systems for vehicle drivetrains
of having developed many ground-
many other products, such as
around the world. When Georg and
breaking innovations. In 1965, LuK
hydraulic cylinders.
Wilhelm Schaeffler founded LuK in
was the first company in Europe to
OEM Automotive and Agricultural
1965, their objective was to produce
market a diaphragm spring clutch.
Business focuses on new
clutch cover with diaphragm spring
Twenty years later, LuK launched the
developments and stands for
systems for the successor of the VW
first dual-mass flywheel. This was
excellence in supply to
Beetle. Today, LuK clutches are used
followed by the introduction of
manufacturers. The Automotive
in one in four cars worldwide. With
components for CVTs that could
Aftermarket business unit, created
innovative products and lean,
handle more than 300 Nm of torque,
by LuK, is currently responsible for
customer-oriented structures, LuK is
as well as Auto Shift Gearbox (ASG)-
the entire automotive aftermarket
experiencing highly dynamic growth.
the world's first electromagnetically-
business of the Schaeffler Group,
Almost all major automobile
automated manual gearbox. In 1997,
and supplies a large variety of
manufacturers benefit from the
LuK began engineering and
products of the INA, FAG and LuK
knowledge of LuK engineers.
manufacturing torque converters in
brands - about 20 thousand
Dedicated employees, innovation,
the US; Germany followed in 2004.
different items of original
product development and
LuK's current R&D efforts, in
replacement parts, moreover
technological leadership are the
addition to the continued
remanufactured products. The
main factors of the company's
development of conventional
company offers comprehensive
success. LuK makes project teams
transmission systems, have a
services to distributors,
available to all its customers to
particular focus on alternative
wholesalers, repair shops and
ensure that specific requirements
drivetrain concepts, such as
exclusive car dealers, including a
are met.
components for dual-clutch
strong technical assistance
As a technology leader in many
transmissions and hybrid drivetrains.
program.
Machining
Stamping
Clutch Assembly
Heat Treatment
Clutch Release System Assembly
a n d
S e r v i c e s
D e v e l o p m e n t
3
5
7
combinations, which keep the
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actuation process smooth and
silent.
Global Presence, Local Solutions
1. Engine Flywheel Technology –
reference in trial technology and
Dual Mass Flywheels (DMF)
supplies analysis and expert reports
The current development on
for all other operations of the LuK
ment of slave cylinders applies
LuK has always been present and close to
other countries and our headquarters in
internal combustion engines lead
Group.
plastic materials integrating
its customers by locally developing,
Germany, provided a regular diffusion of
functions, assuring low weight and
testing and manufacturing its products in
knowledge and allows the reduction of the
innovating in the use of such
order to meet the markets needs and
response time to technical challenges.
materials.
overcome its partners’ expectations. The
LuK stands for its special attention to its
4
In the same manner, the develop-
the new projects for systems, which
operates at lower rotations, higher
3. Conventional and Self-Adjusting
compression rates and less mass.
Clutches (SAC)
New eco-friendly fuels change the
The trend of increasing the engine
systems’ torsional features.
on comfort require clutches capable
by reduction of running and wind
to transmit a high torque on one
noise sources are increasing and
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torques and the growing demands
Vehicles are constantly optimized
noises. As a consequence, internal
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1
2
hand, but featuring low operation
power on the other hand. The
operations in Sorocaba, Brazil, count on a
partners and strives for local solutions
8. Piping-Easy Installation with
comprehensive structure to attend new
with global knowledge and technology.
Innovation
projects requirements, from its conception
Modern dual-clutch transmissions improve
On request, LuK coordinates the
to the serial production.
the transmission system's efficiency and
development of pipe installation
LuK’s concept is based on a customer-
combines the reduction in fuel
oriented work, systematically participating
consumption of a manual transmission
in the definition and development phases
with the comfort of an automatic
of the systems to uphold its products. The
transmission. These transmissions offer an
multidisciplinary teamwork, which
excellent base to the progressive
involves professional people from
hybridizing of a transmission on a modular
Sorocaba and the branch offices from
basis - from mild to full hybrid.
and the supply of components.
diaphragm spring development was
Besides, with the use of rubber /
per the theories of physics, the
the first step taken by LuK to meet
steel and plastic pipes, LuK, in
solution is to increment the
such demands. Where as a clutch is
association with technical partners,
transmission inertial mass, without
a wearing component in vehicles,
has developed a new polymer
increasing the coupling system
LuK has been investing great efforts
6. Clutch Release Systems
technology that allows flexibility in
inertial mass. Thus, the rotation
to continuously develop and
Knowledge is the key to success in
the installation, making easy the
responsible for the system excita-
improve compensation systems to
users’ comfort and avoiding the
clutch release systems. Vehicle
quick fixing and allowing similar
tion and which provokes a reso-
minimize those wear effects. In
premature wear of the transmission
temperature distribution in opera-
drivers may evaluate the clutch and
routes as the cable route, with low
nance, reduces below the idling
1995, LuK started the production of
gears.
tion conditions, as well as manufac-
the release system comfort feeling
volumetric expansion, reducing
shift speed.
the self-adjusting clutch (SAC),
LuK clutches provide excellent
turing process details.
the smooth coupling and decoupling
hydraulic losses at reduced applica-
which uses a system based on a
operating comfort, long operating
behavior, the load-travel ratio and
tion costs.
2. Centrifugal Burst Trial of
load sensor to actuate the wear
life, compact solutions by means of
5. Vehicle Testing Technology
the absence of vibrations and noises
Cylindrical Parts.
compensation system and, conse-
function integration, strength and
Sustained by LuK's values, the
during pedal actuation. When
9. Expertise in Clutch Pedal System
Searching for quality excellence and
quently, the effort on the clutch
misaligning compensation between
Experimental Engineering
actuating the clutch pedal, the
Projects
perfection in product durability, LuK
pedal.
the engine and the transmission.
Department is composed of a
driver notes the release system
Always concerned to offer the best
has developed proceeding trials and
Besides the clutch cover, the disc
specialized team, which is highly
response. To satisfy the require-
technical solutions to meet the
test rigs for the accelerated
plays an important role in the
4. Virtual Development
qualified in testing and analyzing
ments on the clutch pedal, the
current demands on comfort, and
evaluation of centrifugal and
coupling between engine and
Already during the first development
clutch systems and their interfaces
system components must be
approaching the pedal actuation
centripetal forces on complex
transmission. As core element of
phase, LuK applies the virtual
with the vehicle. Aiming to support
adjusted as for the tribology
load as well as noises and vibrations
cylindrical components and
this connection, LuK has specialized
development concept on its pro-
its partners in development and
parameters, rigidity and mechanical
during actuation, LuK has created
products, thus allowing the
itself in tuning of axial characteris-
jects, anticipating the products' final
solutions of technical obstacles,
relations LuK keeps high technologi-
and has been continuously enlarg-
continuous improvement of our
tics system, which provides modula-
behavior, even before the first
that may hinder the comfort and
cal competence level in clutch
ing its professional team with
projects and the projects of our
tion and clutch pedal actuation
physical prototype. By means of
durability of the vehicles, LuK
release systems.
experts specialized in pedals and
Develop product
partners and customers. In our R&D
comfort.
computer methods, such as virtual
performs and develops testing
load compensation springs.
Develop production process
Center in Sorocaba we are able to
As secondary function, but not less
analysis and simulations to optimize
technologies for its products and
7. The Future of Cylinders
Moreover, LuK shows its compe-
perform component trials, such as
important, clutch discs of modern
the project, the research cycles of
the systems they are fit in. Thus, the
LuK supplies master cylinders for
tence in clutch release system and
engine flywheel systems, clutches
developments allow the implemen-
the vehicle components are reduced.
tests are made on combustion
the clutch release system with
components, minimizing noises and
and brake discs at high safety and
tation of torsional dampers in its
In other words, LuK anticipates the
engines, transmission noises and
complete plastic project technology.
vibrations, using technologies
reliability levels. With local knowl-
core part, which dampen the
definitions involving the develop-
stresses, as well as on comfort and
In different dimensions, connection
grounded on innovative solutions by
edge and expertise, the R&D Center
vibrations produced by the internal
ment of geometry and shapes,
durability of the clutch pedal
and fixing systems, the cylinders use
means of plastics and polymers.
in Sorocaba has become a world
combustion engines, improving the
durability, vibrations and noises,
actuation systems.
piston, seal and lubricant material
system dampers diminishing. As
Testing
Prototyping
Expertise
Project
Tuning
Product Development Process (PEP)
Project Management PEP
Process quotation
Prepare production
Volume production
Definition
phase
Inquiry
Prototype
phase
Quotation
Optimization
phase
Define
functions &
processes
Modification
freeze
Production
prelaunch phase
Internal SOP
Ramp-up
phase
Stable
production
S c h a e f f l e r
G r o u p
As a family business, we realize that we have a responsibility
to keep moving forward in a world, which is developing at a
faster and faster rate and on which the half-life of forecasts
is becoming increasingly shorter. As the Schaeffler Group,
we must be competitive and work together to achieve our
goals. We have worked hard to get to the top; and INA, FAG
and LuK have grown together to form the Schaeffler Group.
We are committed to succeeding, to ensuring sustainability
in our actions and to being passionate about our company:
“Together we move the world.”
We further the competence of our employees and rely on
targeted investments in research and development. We
base our decisions on customers' expectations and our
customers demand proximity in growing and newly
developing markets. Technical and business expertise and
Modern dual-clutch
transmissions increase
drivetrain efficiency by
combining the fuel economy
of a manual transmission
with the comfort of an
automatic. They offer an
excellent foundation for
progressively hybridizing
the drivetrain on modular
basis - from mild to full
hybrid.
the dedication of our excellent employees have always been
Clutch Systems
Innovative Solutions for All Roads
a basis for our success, as have been our regional ties that
have never lost sight of the global picture.
Not only has our development been characterized by
responsible management and consistent company
development, we have also actively designed the connection
between the company history and the corporate culture. We
cultivate commitment, trust and reliability, striving for
powerful and sustainable results.
Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler
Partner
Georg F. W. Schaeffler
L/OE-MT7365.07.08
Printed in Brazil
Partner
All data have been carefully elaborated and checked.
Dr. Jürgen M. Geissinger
Schaeffler Brasil Ltda.
However, we are not liable for any errors or omissions.
President & CEO
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