Procision also features Eaton Dynamic Shifting, which allows the transmission to automatically switch between economy and performance shift schedules based on mass, grade and driver demand. A five-spring damper is used to control torsional vibrations and is fully sealed to eliminate contamination. The dual clutch module is fully contained within the transmission, hydraulically controlled and oil cooled for extended life. Gear changes are made by swapping the engine torque between clutches with the next gear preselected. “The highly efficient dual clutch technology with a closed loop control system significantly reduces slip and steady state losses that are associated with torque converter automatic transmissions,” Carpenter said.Įaton employed the dual clutch technology to allow for more efficient acceleration from a stopped position and to optimize shift points that will efficiently get to the highest gear. “That driver is a salesperson, stocking clerk or the face of the company.”ĭue to the seven-speed transmissions’ dual clutch design and electronic shifting that uses grade, vehicle weight and throttle input, Procision is ideally suited for urban density and high traffic operating environments, as well as hilly operations where smooth, continuous delivery of torque allows drivers to have more control in forward and reverse gears. “Class 6 drivers don’t need their CDL and they’re also more than a driver,” said Joe Seeman, director of global market segment for Eaton’s Vehicle Group. The product is designed to help drivers in those applications, who are oftentimes not professional drivers, feel confident behind the wheel. John Beering, senior vice president and general manager of Eaton’s Commercial Vehicle Transmissions group, debuts Procision. I’m quite bullish on getting that business,” said Beering adding that there is much more to come. “The first step is to stay focused on launching the new product and get the market for the first 70%. However, Eaton will first focus on the above-mentioned applications, saying that 70% of the medium-duty market falls within those applications. “Our product strategy will allow us to scale this technology up or down across those classes in the future.” Eaton told media that it is currently working with all major OEMs to integrate the product into their offerings.Īs for vehicles outside these applications, or other classes, Jeffrey Carpenter, engineering manager for medium-duty dual clutch transmission, told media that Procision was initially envisioned to be a Class 4-8 product. The company is initially targeting pickup and delivery, recovery and towing, beverage, and school bus applications with the Procision lineup of transmissions.Īt the event, Eaton equipped 2014 Freightliner M2 box trucks with Procision and also displayed Procision on an International DuraStar, Kenworth T370 and a Hino 268. “Procision is smart and efficient, easy to drive, responds to driving conditions and is reliable right out of the box.”Īfter three-plus years of development and testing, the dual clutch transmission is scheduled to be available in the North American market July 2015. “The medium-duty market is made up of an array of users but one theme was essential when we were developing Procision: reliability,” said John Beering, senior vice president and general manager of Eaton’s Commercial Vehicle Transmissions group.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |