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Kraftschluss

English translation: force transmission

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German term or phrase:Kraftschluss
English translation:force transmission
Entered by: Ilka Nahmmacher

22:38 Feb 5, 2019
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks
German term or phrase: Kraftschluss
Ein spürbarer Verlust von Kraftschluss zwischen Motor und Getriebe ist bei Bergabfahrt zu vermeiden.
Ilka Nahmmacher
Germany
Local time: 05:01
torque transferred through a friction-type clutch
Explanation:
Several points:
1. Between an engine and a gearbox (Motor und Getriebe) there is a clutch.
2. There are two possible types of power transfer method used in clutches: friction and jaw (tooth).
3. Kraftschluss points us to a friction-based method of power transfer.

Therefore, we are speaking about a considerable loss of engine-generated power (torque), when it is transferred through a friction-type clutch to a gearbox.
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Alexander Shanturin
United Kingdom
Local time: 03:01
Grading comment
Thank you for your explanation. I got the correct answer from another source: force transmission.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +2traction
Alexander Schleber (X)
4 +2slipping
jccantrell
5torque transferred through a friction-type clutch
Alexander Shanturin


Discussion entries: 1





  

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10 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
traction


Explanation:
A noticeable loss of traction ...

Alexander Schleber (X)
Belgium
Local time: 05:01
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 72

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Geoff Browne (X)
43 mins
  -> Thanks
agree  John Morgan: traction is the best expression.
3 hrs
  -> Thank you, too ;-)
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10 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
torque transferred through a friction-type clutch


Explanation:
Several points:
1. Between an engine and a gearbox (Motor und Getriebe) there is a clutch.
2. There are two possible types of power transfer method used in clutches: friction and jaw (tooth).
3. Kraftschluss points us to a friction-based method of power transfer.

Therefore, we are speaking about a considerable loss of engine-generated power (torque), when it is transferred through a friction-type clutch to a gearbox.

Alexander Shanturin
United Kingdom
Local time: 03:01
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thank you for your explanation. I got the correct answer from another source: force transmission.
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18 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
slipping


Explanation:
This term covers the entire phrase of "Verlust von Kraftschluss" and not just Kraftschluss.

It is not just uphill drives that can cause this. If you search for "transmission slipping" you will get it explained in all its gory details.


    https://www.aamcocolorado.com/my-transmission-is-slipping/
jccantrell
United States
Local time: 20:01
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 295

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Lancashireman: Yes, traction could be tyre related.
6 hrs
agree  Darin Fitzpatrick
2 days 14 hrs
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