Eaton® Fuller® Eaton® Fuller® V.C.T.

™
and 7-Spring Dampers
Soft-Rate Dampers

Eaton Fuller Soft-Rate Dampers Take

® ®

Torsional Vibration Right Out of the Picture.

V.C.T.™ SOFT-RATE DAMPER
V.C.T. stands for Vibration Control Technology.
It’s the “state-of-the-art” in Soft-Rate Damper
designs. Eaton’s experience and technology
have fostered the development of the most
innovative damper design in the market for the
The symmetrical design of the V.C.T. damper
eliminates the chance of improper installation
and increases durability.
most demanding applications. The V.C.T. Soft-
Rate Damper can significantly reduce severe
vibration, cutting down on maintenance costs
and downtime, and extending drivetrain com-
ponent life. V.C.T. offers these benefits:
Pivoting Spring End Caps
offers consistent lifelong dampening and reduced wear
versus competitive soft-rate dampers.
Dual Hub
reduces spline wear and provides better release.
Unique Internal Dampening System
employs fine-tuned spring rates and hysteresis
levels to practically eliminate torsional vibrations.
External Stop System
for overload protection.
Increased Torque Capacity
up to 2250 lb.ft.
New Ceramic Facing Material
provides longer life and 50% less flywheel wear.
Six Paddle Design
offers 40% longer life.
V.C.T.’s unique internal dampening system employs a
combination of fine-tuned spring rates and hysteresis
levels to protect your drivetrain.
EATON FULLER SOFT-RATE DAMPERS
® ®
For over 50 Years...Eaton engineers have been design-
ing trouble-free, long life clutches. Today, Eaton
dampers are used in construction, off and on-highway
and severe service applications. Eaton engineers
designed the first Soft-Rate Damper, the 9-Spring, for
the truck industry in 1985. Since then, we’ve main-
WHO NEEDS SOFT-RATE DAMPERS?
Since 1991, engine horsepower has increased an aver-
age of 8 horsepower per year. At the same time, Peak
Torque engine speeds have fallen dramatically from
1500rpm to 1050-1200rpm. Driven by their perfor-
mance and benefits, these engines represent nearly
90% of today’s truck production.
As the popularity of these engines has taken off, so
has the evidence of severe torsional vibration activity
within the vehicle’s drivetrain. These vibrations may
result in broken discs and transmission input shafts,
as well as rapid wear within axles and U-joints.
tained our technology leadership by developing multi-
ple Soft-Rate families
including the 7-Spring and
the V.C.T.™ (Vibration
Control Technology)
damper.
Fortunately, Eaton engineers had already designed
Soft-Rate Damper technology in 1985. Eaton contin-
ued to design dampers to move damaging torsional
vibrations out of the engine’s operating range. In 1991,
Eaton introduced it’s second Soft-Rate Damper, the 7-
Spring. Now, backed with over 11 years of experience
with Soft-Rate Dampers, the most advanced Soft-Rate
Damper is available, the V.C.T.™ (Vibration Control
Technology). V.C.T.’s unique design features practically
eliminate torsional vibrations, protecting and prolong-
ing the life of your drivetrain components.
TAKE TORSIONAL VIBRATION
A STANDARD DAMPER
As an engine’s normal operating range shifted
from 1500 to 1200 rpm, severe torsional
vibration moved into the vehicle’s operating
range. With the use of a standard damper
(non Soft-Rate), these severe torsional vibra-
tions can be present while the driver is cruis-
ing down the highway. Thus, your drivetrain
can be continuously exposed to severe tor-
sional activity. These torsional vibrations can
be twice the peak torque of the engine.

EATON FULLER SOFT-RATE

DAMPERS
The success of Eaton Fuller’s Soft-Rate
Dampers relies on its fine tuned spring rates
and hysteresis levels. As shown on the chart
to the right, an Eaton Fuller Soft-Rate
Damper will not only reduce torsional vibra-
tion spikes, but move them out of your
engine’s normal operating range. Therefore,
Eaton Fuller Soft-Rate Dampers prolong the
life of your drivetrain components.

PREDICTING VEHICLE VIBRATIONS vehicles. To guarantee effectiveness and durability,

Eaton developed and employs a proprietary computer
simulation software program called TORAN® to pre-
dict a vehicle’s torsional vibration activity. TORAN’s
proven track record has led many Truck OEMs to use
Eaton engineers to predict vibration levels in their
new Eaton damper designs are not only extensively
field tested, but their performance is verified using
TORAN.
RIGHT OUT OF THE PICTURE!
EATON FULLER SOFT-RATE 7-SPRING
DAMPERS
Eaton Fuller Soft-Rate 7-Spring Dampers have been
available in the truck market for over 5 years. And
our proven design has made it the best selling Soft-
Rate Damper in North America. Today, Eaton engi-
neers have increased the damper’s durability and
Our improved ceramic facing
reduces flywheel wear by 50%.
dampening capabilities by fine tuning spring rates
and improving component robustness. Eaton Fuller
Soft-Rate 7-Spring Dampers offer you the protection
of a Soft-Rate Damper, while providing increased
torque capacities. Its proven design offers these
benefits:
Unique Internal Dampening System
employs fine-tuned spring rates and hysteresis
levels to practically eliminate torsional vibrations.
Improved Ceramic Facing Material
provides longer life and 50% reduction
in flywheel wear.
Increased Torque Capacity
up to 1700 lb.ft. and 30% more
durable design.
High Tensile Strength Spring Wire
for added durability.
The Soft-Rate 7-Spring uses High Tensile Strength Spring
Wire to add durability to its rugged design.
 EATON FULLER SOFT-RATE HISTORY

1985 9-spring 1991 7-Spring 1993 Series 50 1996 New 7-Spring 1997 V.C.T. Damper
Soft-Rate

7-SPRING SOFT-RATE DAMPER SPECIFICATIONS:

SIZE PLATE LOAD MAX. TORQUE FACING PADDLE
PART# MODEL# IN. (MM) LBS. LBS.FT. SPRINGS MATERIAL PER DISC
109701-80 Solo 1552 15.5” (394) 3200 1450 7 Ceramic 4
109701-82 Solo 1552 15.5” (394) 3600 1700 7 Ceramic 4
108925-80 EP+ 1552 15.5” (394) 3200 1450 7 Ceramic 4
108925-82 EP+ 1552 15.5” (394) 3600 1700 7 Ceramic 4
108925-84 EP+ 1552 15.5” (394) 3200 1150 Series 50, 7 Ceramic 4
108925-70 EP+ 1552 15.5” (394) 4000 1700 7 Ceramic 6
108925-85 EP+ 1552 15.5” (394) 3600 1700 7 Ceramic 6

V.C.T.™ SOFT-RATE DAMPER SPECIFICATIONS:

SIZE PLATE LOAD MAX. TORQUE FACING PADDLE
PART# MODEL# IN. (MM) LBS. LBS.FT. SPRINGS MATERIAL PER DISC
109701-10 Solo 1552 15.5” (394) 4000 1860 6 Ceramic 6
109701-15 Solo 1552 15.5” (394) 4000 2050 6 Ceramic 6
108925-10 EP+ 1552 15.5” (394) 4000 1860 6 Ceramic 6
108925-15 EP+ 1552 15.5” (394) 4000 2050 6 Ceramic 6
109706-22 Solo XL 1552 15.5” (394) 4000 2250 6 Ceramic 6

NOTE: 7-Spring and V.C.T. Soft-Rate Dampers require a 9 3/4” diameter minimum flywheel bore.
Eaton recommends the use of Soft-Rate Dampers (7-Spring and V.C.T.) in all new truck applications for vehicles over 1,000 Ft-Lbs of torque.

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