MR CLUCHES

• They are used in automotive

power train to transmit torque
from the engine to the
transmission and the vehicle.

• The MR sponge clutch may be

used to provide launch control of
an automobile there by achieving
smooth vehicle launch.

• The MRF clutch thus may

replace the existing torque
converters and there for help
increase the fuel economy.
 MR DAMPER
•The MR damper has
a built-in MR valve
across which the MR
fluid is forced.

• The piston of the MR

damper acts as an electro
magnet with the required
number of coils to produce
the appropriate magnetic
field.

• Also the MR damper has a

run-through shaft to avoid
an accumulator
•A variable damping system
based on magneto rheological
fluid sponges can help control
the vibratory motion of a
household washing machine
during its spin cycle.

•Damping is switched on as the

drum passes through
resonance and off again at the
highest speeds for optimum
vibration isolation
•The system permits the drum to rotate at speeds high
enough to function as a centrifuge, but without the
violent shaking familiar to every user.
Magneto rheological machining
Schematic depiction of MRF circulation system.
• The low viscosity MR fluid is pumped
WORKING through a shaping nozzle onto a
vertical, rotating wheel.

• At the apex of the wheel, the fluid

stiffens into a ribbon ,under the
influence of a dc magnetic field.

• The work piece is placed into the ribbon

and forms a converging gap. Material is
removed by the shearing action of the
nonmagnetic abrasives in the MR fluid.

• Shaping and smoothing are

accomplished simultaneously as the
rotating work piece is moved through
the ribbon under computer control.
1. Highest Quality Conventional
2. MRF Polished Part
Polish

Comparison of surface finish obtained

•Civil engineers in the construction
industry are incorporating MR
Technology into the structural
engineer in construction of
buildings and bridges.

• A damping system utilizing MR

fluid dampers works similarly to
an automotive shock absorber,
protecting the structure from
earthquakes and windstorms.
 Conclusion
• Magneto rheological fluids are actually amazing magnetic fluids.
mr fluid development is of course a balancing act that is highly
coupled with MR device design.

• MR fluid durability and life have been found to be more significant

barriers to commercial success than yield strength or stability.

• Thus MR fluids can be considered as a better way of controlling

vibrations.

• The key to success in all of these implementations is the ability of

MR fluid to rapidly change its rheological properties upon exposure
to an applied magnetic field.
•Collaborating with design
engineers, Biedermann motech,
a German manufacturer of
prosthetic components,
developed a device that improves
the mobility of above-the-knee
leg amputees.
•The Prolite smart Magnetix
above-the-Knee(AK) Prosthetic,
increases gait balance, stability
and energy efficiency using
controllable MR technology
adapted from LORD Motion
master ride management System
truck seat damper