Centrifugal clutches are a bit different than the style of clutch you might be familiar with. They aren't used much on cars, but are commonly found on vehicles like scooters and go-karts. Like the ...

As Motion System Design celebrates its 50th anniversary, we invite you to check out this item from the August 1959 issue of the magazine. Here we present you with a bit of a mystery: That of the ...

In the August issue of Motion System Design, we presented the mystery of the centrifugal mercury clutch. The design was patented in 1950 by Automatic Steel Products Inc. of Delaware, and featured in ...

Astute drag racing fans know that the real trick in Top Fuel and Funny Car Fuzz competition is hooking the seasons back, 2500-plus horsepower to the ground for quick, clean launch. The car has to be ...

Shown in comparison to a standard diaphragm clutch (left), the Ml Centerforce clutch is readily identified by the special centrifugal loading weights installed between each pair of diaphragm fingers.