MICRO CLUTCH TESTER (LVFA)

Purpose built low velocity friction apparatus (LVFA) by the Komatsu company, this instrument uses standardized clutch materials to test the wet friction over a range of temperatures, evaluating the lubricant for thermal stability.

This property is essential for the breaking and coupling characteristics of wet clutches in heavy equipment.

The Komatsu Micro-Clutch method is still encountered in various technical data sheets and lubricant specifications, usually with references to Komatsu engineering standards (KES) such as Komatsu KES 07.802; Komatsu KES 07.868.1.