Schaeffler REPXPERT hosted its first ‘Tea-Break training’ on dual mass flywheel (DMF) technology, with around 200 people taking part across the three sessions.
The presentation titled “Movin’ with the Times” also closed with an extensive Q&A session that ended up covering many other topics.
Schaeffler Technical Manager and REPXPERT, Alistair Mason, said: “The first slide that made attendees sit-up and take note was one which made clear that, despite all the talk about electric vehicles, the DMF will remain a key service item for at least the next 10 years.”
Demonstrating the complexity of the technology, one area of confusion within the workshop community was addressed early on, with the question ‘how much DMF movement is too much?’. The answer was clear: ‘there is no fixed standard, it varies from application to application’.
Common installation issues were another essential topic to be put under the spotlight, with the importance of using the correct size and specification bolts among the many best practice examples given.
It was also highlighted how correct tools, such as a DMF tool or self-adjusting clutch tool kit, can simplify all replacements as well as deliver consistently successful and professional results.
The next ‘Tea-break training’ sessions will put the focus back on INA, with module two of the cooling system program: ‘Switch on the Heat’. Training will take place on Tuesday 9 February at 12:30 and Wednesday 10 February at 12:30 and 18:30.
INA Cooling systems module three, ‘Managing the Heat’, has three sessions scheduled for Tuesday 16 March at 12:30 and Wednesday 17 March at 12:30 and 18:30.
The focus returns to LuK DMF technology with module 2 ‘Customer Challenges’ on Tuesday 23 February at 12:30 and Wednesday 24 at 12:30 and 18:30. The final DMF module ‘Technology on the Horizon’, will take place on Tuesday 30 March at 12:30 and Wednesday 31 at 12:30 and 18:30.
Registration is available via the Tea-break training button on the REPXPERT website, as well as via social media posts and newsletters sent to members. Anybody who has attended a Schaeffler REPXPERT Academy or any other Schaeffler or OESAA training event will also receive an email invitation. Alternatively just click here.
