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Compressor clutches: disengaging when air is not needed

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Published: 23 Oct 2026 08:23 · Updated: 23 Oct 2026 08:23

AI source check: 22 Oct 2026 16:54. This is not editorial approval.

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ZF's Air Compressor Clutch can disconnect compressor drive when the relevant pressure is reached. Its described normally closed construction forms part of the safety concept.

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ZF's Air Compressor Clutch can disconnect compressor drive when the relevant pressure is reached. Its described normally closed construction forms part of the safety concept. [1]

This differs from the clutch between engine and gearbox. The name describes a similar coupling principle, but the driven consumer and control conditions are different.

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[1] Air Compressor Clutch - ZF ↗