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FLEXPLATE
The flexplate is a versatile component that acts as an interface between the crankshaft and the automatic gearbox, and is used in:
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Conventional automatic transmission with torque converter
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Automated automatic transmission with torque converter
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Dual‑clutch automatic transmission
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High‑performance racing vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions
What is it for ?
Transmits power from the engine to the torque converter
Compensates for small misalignments between the engine and the transmission
Supports the ring gear used for the starter motor in start&stop systems
Integrates the tone wheel for the crankshaft position sensor in some models
Reduces torsional stresses and vibrations, increasing the durability of linked components
COMPONENT
TYPICAL MATERIAL
REASON
Main body of the flexplate
Carbon steel sheet or high‑strength alloy steel
Good balance between rigidity and controlled flex capability
Ring gear for the starter motor
Hardened or case-carburized steel
Greater resistance to usury and impact during engine start
Hubs
Carbon steel
Needed to provide a customized engine‑side interface
Rivets
Carbon steel
Used to create removable or permanent fixing points
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