CPCA has existed in the market since 2005 for trucks equipped with robotized gearboxes.
In 2005
Renault Trucks & Volvo HD EU 5
In 2013
Mercedes-Benz HD & MD
Renault Trucks & Volvo HD EU 6
Freightliner & Mack
In 2017
DAF, IVECO, MAN HD EU 6
With ZF TraXon gearboxes
90 % of the HD vehicles (over 16 tons) produced in 2020 are fitted with a CPCA and 4 Mo CPCA have been produced so far.
Design of Concentric Pneumatic Clutch Actuator
Replacement of the complete actuation system equals to gain of weight and reduction of risk of failure
CPCA contains a release cylinder, which is positioned concentrically around the transmission input shaft and replaces the widespread fork actuation with clutch booster, fork and clutch release bearing.
The pneumatic clutch actuator simplifies the assembly of the clutch thanks to its streamlined design. In addition, maintenance costs are reduced due to the elimination of hydraulics and lower system weight.
