Valeo, in association with FTE Automotive, has introduced an aftermarket OE electro-hydraulic clutch actuator (EHCA) for commercial vehicles.
Automated gear-changing systems are based on a conventional mechanical gearbox but eliminate the clutch pedal. The EHCA plays an important role in this. As a compact ‘plug and play’ unit it takes the place of the master/slave cylinder and the clutch pedal. It automatically opens and closes the clutch.
The actuator replaces the clutch pedal, and the driver no longer has to think about obtaining optimum actuating torque. Electro-hydraulic controlling of the automated clutch enables highly precise manoeuvring and sensitive switching; and wear of the clutch and other drive system components also decreases.
It comes prefilled with brake fluid, so it’s only necessary to mechanically reengage the actuator and plug in the electrical connections.
The EHCA is available now as an OE spare part through Valeo Service and can be found on a variety of Scania vehicles such as the Scania P-/G-/R-/T-Series EGRS 895, Scania Bus 4-/F-/K-/N-Series, F-/K-/N-Series E-GRS 895 and the Scania L-/P-/G-/R-/S-Series.
