Difference between Single Plate Clutch and Multi Plate Clutch in Tabular Form
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The Key Difference between Single Plate Clutch and Multi Plate Clutch is that Multi Plate Clutch is similar to the Single Plate Clutch but the only difference is that it has a more frictional and metal clutch, So, the capacity of the clutch to transmit torque is more.

Single Plate Clutch Vs Multi Plate Clutch Comparison
Single Plate Clutch | Multi Plate Clutch |
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Single Plate Clutch has only a single frictional clutch plate. | Multi Plate Clutch consists of a number of frictional clutch plates. |
Single Plate Clutch provides less torque carrying capacity compared to multiple clutch. | Multi Plate Clutch provides the increased torque carrying capacity. |
Single Plate clutch is less smooth and easier to operate. | Multiplate clutch is smoother and easier to operate |
Single Plate Clutch requires more space. | Multi Plate Clutch requires less space. |
Coefficient of friction is high in single plate clutch | coefficient of friction is low in multi plate clutch |
Dry-type clutch | Wet type clutch |
Used in a light vehicle like Car etc. | Used in a heavy vehicles like military and agricultural vehicles. |