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Multi-disc and anti-slip clutch course

Online course of 300 hours in multi-plate and slipper clutches. 6 modules covering the wet multi-plate clutch, materials and wear, slipper clutches, control and automation, and maintenance and diagnosis, with JASO T 903, SAE J300 and SolidWorks, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain how a wet multi-plate clutch works.

02

Calculate the torque a plate pack can transmit.

03

Describe the ramp mechanism of a slipper clutch.

04

Select friction materials according to use.

05

Adjust and maintain hydraulic and cable clutches.

06

Diagnose clutch slip, drag and noise.

07

Design a clutch suited to a sports motorcycle.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Motorcycle mechanics.
  • Racing mechanics who set up slipper clutches.
  • Transmission engineers.
  • Product R&D technicians.
  • Spare parts technical advisers.
  • Workshop managers.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter repair workshops.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • JASO T 903 (four-stroke motorcycle engine oils)
  • SAE J300 (engine oil viscosity classification)
  • Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 (approval of two- and three-wheel vehicles)
  • UNECE Regulation No 60 (motorcycle controls and indicators)
  • FIM technical regulations (championship technical rules)
  • ISO 4925 (non-petroleum brake and clutch fluids)
  • SolidWorks
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • ANSYS Mechanical
  • AiM Race Studio 3
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Drive and driven plates
  2. 1.2Spring pack and pressure plate
  3. 1.3Clutch basket and hub
  4. 1.4Torque transmission by friction
  5. 1.5Calculating transmissible torque
  6. 1.6Lubrication and JASO oil
  7. 1.7Cable or hydraulic actuation
  8. 1.8Ducati dry clutch
  9. 1.9Centrifugal clutch in scooters
  10. 1.10Workshop: stripping and measuring a multi-plate clutch
  1. 2.1Cork, paper and sintered linings
  2. 2.2Steel plates and their flatness
  3. 2.3Friction coefficient and temperature
  4. 2.4Glazing and slipping
  5. 2.5Diaphragm versus coil springs
  6. 2.6Vibrations and basket dampers
  7. 2.7Wear of basket slots
  8. 2.8Service life in urban and track use
  9. 2.9Carbon clutches in racing
  10. 2.10Practical: measuring plate thickness and flatness
  1. 3.1Effect of engine braking on downshifts
  2. 3.2Ramps in the hub and their geometry
  3. 3.3Pressure plate back-off under reverse torque
  4. 3.4Assist function under drive
  5. 3.5Differences between slipper and assist functions
  6. 3.6Adjusting slipper preload
  7. 3.7Complementary electronic engine braking
  8. 3.8Lever feel and effort
  9. 3.9Aftermarket racing kits
  10. 3.10Lab: adjusting slip torque on a slipper clutch
  1. 4.1Hydraulic clutch and slave cylinder
  2. 4.2Racing automatic centrifugal clutches
  3. 4.3Honda E-Clutch electronic assistance
  4. 4.4DCT dual clutch
  5. 4.5Race start management
  6. 4.6Launch control and slip
  7. 4.7Lever position sensors
  8. 4.8Diagnosing hydraulic actuation
  9. 4.9Bleeding the clutch circuit
  10. 4.10Case study: analysing a launch-control start
  1. 5.1Slipping or dragging clutch
  2. 5.2Basket noises
  3. 5.3Lever free play and adjustment
  4. 5.4Replacing the plate pack
  5. 5.5Problems caused by unsuitable oil
  6. 5.6Checking springs
  7. 5.7Slave cylinder leaks
  8. 5.8Rebuilding racing clutches
  9. 5.9Hour-based inspection protocol
  10. 5.10Case study: diagnosing clutch drag on a motocross bike
  1. 6.1Defining engine and use
  2. 6.2Calculating torque and number of plates
  3. 6.3Selecting friction materials
  4. 6.4Designing the slipper ramps
  5. 6.5Choosing the actuation
  6. 6.6Slip and temperature test plan
  7. 6.7Maintenance strategy
  8. 6.8Cost and reliability analysis
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SolidWorks, MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS Mechanical and AiM Race Studio 3, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: stripping and measuring plate packs, adjusting slipper clutches on track, and diagnosing slip and drag in the workshop. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.

Standards covered: JASO T 903, SAE J300, Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, UNECE Regulation No 60, FIM technical regulations, ISO 4925.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of JASO T 903, SAE J300 and Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:SolidWorks, MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS Mechanical and AiM Race Studio 3, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a sports clutch project, from torque and plate calculation to slipper ramp design, actuation and slip testing, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Clutch strip-down
Strip and measure a multi-plate clutch.
Plate inspection
Measure plate thickness and flatness against limits.
Slipper adjustment
Adjust the slip torque of a slipper clutch.
Drag diagnosis
Diagnose clutch drag on a motocross bike.
Final project
Sports clutch design with friction materials, slipper ramps and test plan, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Motorcycle mechanicRacing mechanicTransmission engineerProduct R&D technicianSpare parts technical adviserWorkshop manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with SolidWorks, MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS Mechanical and AiM Race Studio 3, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer that can run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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