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Torque Converters
Application
Wheel Loader
Dump Truck
Torque Converter
W280
W300
W280
W300
W300
W340
W400
W400
Free-wheel Unit
Torsional Damper
Standard
Optional
Future Trend
Torque for every construction machinery application 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 W280 W300 W340 W400 The required converter size depends on the engine torque to be transmitted.
The technology:
Torque converters from ZF Sachs are known for their robust design. Thanks to individual adaptation of engine and converter characteristics, they are optimally designed for any given application with respect to both function and service life. After the drive-off process, the optional lock-up clutch enables torque flow to be transferred directly and thus with no loss of power between the engine and the transmission. This contributes substantially lowering fuel consumption levels and enhancing cost-effectiveness for construction machinery. ZF Sachs torque converters are featuring new free-wheel designs to cope with the highly dynamic gear-shifting processes which occur in transmissions these days. The vibrational problems that arise in the driveline when engines are optimized for fuel consumption and emissions are being addressed by integrating torsional dampers into the torque converter.
Engine connection
Stator
Power take-off
W300 LUC/TD 4
W400 LUC 5
Comparison of vibrational decoupling for converters with and without torsional damper (TD) Angular acceleration [1/s] Benefits Longer service life thanks to protection of driveline components Reduced fuel consumption because required rpm levels can be lowered Reduced noise emission
Operational range Converter without TD Converter with TD 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 Speed [rpm]
Oil flow Torque converter efficiency Like every other hydraulic machine, torque converters do not work without losses. The efficiency of a torque converter in hydrodynamic mode is about 90%. A torque converter lock-up clutch enables torque flow to be transferred directly between engine and transmission. As soon as the lock-up clutch is engaged the efficiency of the torque converter is approximately 100%.
Torque flow
5 approx. 100 % 4
Converter with lock-up clutch with 1 friction facing in open three-line system
Lock-up clutch engaged Torque converters with lock-up clutch using an open three-line principle are also used primarily in backhoe loaders and telescopic handlers. The threeline system and the enhanced heat transfer mean that the lock-up clutch can be engaged earlier. This optimizes fuel consumption all the more.
Gear
2 approx. 100 % 1 max. 90 % Without lock-up clutch max. 90 % Lock-up clutch engaged in fourth gear Lock-up clutch disengaged max. 90 % Lock-up clutch engaged as of second gear Lock-up clutch engaged
Oil flow
Torque flow
Reduced fuel consumption with lock-up clutch + refuel refuel without lock-up clutch Fuel savings of up to 15 % with lock-up clutch Fuel consumption can be lowered by up to 15%, depending on the load cycle and service conditions, as well as the gear in which lock-up clutch is engaged.
Converter with lock-up clutch with 4 friction facing in closed three-line system
Lock-up clutch engaged Torque converters with lock-up clutch using a closed three-line principle are used primarily in dump trucks and wheel loaders. In addition to the advantages of the open three-line system, here there is a longer service life. This is because the lock-up clutchs shift function can be better modulated thanks to the closed control line.
Fuel consumption
Driving time/distance
Oil flow
Torque flow