ProLongium: a new era in Heavy-Duty Clutch Technology
ProLongium is Valeo’s new-generation ventilated clutch system developed for heavy-duty vehicles.
Thanks to its patented design, it offers longer service life, superior driving comfort, and a low environmental impact.
It is the first and only solution in the heavy-duty vehicle market to combine these features.
Why ProLongium?
- Patented ventilation channels design
- Up to 2.8 times faster cooling.
- Reduced thermal stress.
- Performance is preserved for a longer period of time.
- Proven durability
- Up to 27% reduction in clutch facing wear.
- Less maintenance, lower costs.
- Minimal downtime for fleet vehicles.
- Lightweight and environmentally friendly construction
- Up to 30% less metal usage.
- Lower CO₂ emissions.
- More sustainable fleet solutions.
- A new standard in driving comfort
- Improved pedal feel.
- Seamless takeoffs and transitions.
- Less tiredness, more control.
Real tests, real results
100% positive results in both laboratory and field tests.
Internationally recognized innovation
ProLongium was selected from 50 projects across 8 countries to win the 2020 Valeo Carbon Challenge.
It was nominated for the CLEPA and Equip Auto Innovation Awards.
Durability, Performance, and Comfort: All in One
Designed for OEM manufacturers, fleet managers, and service experts.
Meet Valeo ProLongium - a new era in clutches technology.
Maximum lightness, absolute robustness
Thanks to its ventilated design, ProLongium optimizes the pressure plate structure. This innovation delivers a mass reduction of up to 32%, offering unprecedented road agility with absolutely no compromise on durability.
Less weight, more performance
A technical feat where each component installed delivers a weight saving of up to 10 kg (for 430mm diameter clutches), directly driving overall efficiency and vehicle optimization.
Zero modification, absolute simplicity
ProLongium is engineered to be fully interchangeable with equivalent conventional technologies. Upgrade to the next generation with total ease: replace your standard clutch without making a single technical adjustment to the vehicle.