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Clutch Specifications




   Torque Rating
 
     The maximum torque rating of a clutch drive.
 
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   Power
 
     The rotary power of the load that devices must handle.
 
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   Rotational Speed
 
     The rotary speed of the load. This specification applies only to rotary clutches. 
 
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   Operating Voltage
 
     The input voltage range for an electrically-operated clutch.
 
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   Clutch Engagement       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Noncontact
 
     Devices use a noncontact technology such as a magnetic field or eddy currents to provide engagement and drive.
 
   Friction
 
     Friction between contact surfaces transmits power. This is the most common configuration.
 
   Toothed
 
     Toothed contact surfaces transmit power without slipping. No heat is generated. Devices are engaged only when stopped or running at a slow speed (< 20 rpm).
 
   Wrap Spring
 
     Torque is transmitted from input to output by a coiled spring that wraps around the output element. The device is disengaged when the spring is uncoiled via a control tang at its end.
 
   Oil Shear
 
     Drive engagement is achieved by the viscous shear of transmission fluid between the device's plates.
 
   Plate / Disc
 
     The torque level is controlled by compression springs which force plates together.
 
   Ball Detent
 
     Ball detent is a slip mechanism in which, upon overload, balls ride up out of seats to overcome springs or air pressure engagement.
 
   Roller Detent
 
     Rollers, held in place by springs, wedge between the inner and outer races to engage the clutch.
 
   Pawl Detent
 
     Pawl detent is a slip clutch mechanism in which, upon overload, the pawl overcomes spring or air pressure engagement and rotates out of its detent.
 
   Sprag
 
     Sprags are steel wedges that tip in one direction to wedge between inner and outer races. They can be configured with either the inner or outer race as the input or output. Too much torque makes the sprags tip so much that contact is not maintained. Often, sprag clutches can transmit more torque than other designs of slip or overrunning clutches.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary clutch engagement mechanisms.
 
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   Spring Assistance:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Spring Actuation / Engage
 
     The device is spring-actuated and needs power to engage.
 
   Spring Return / Disengage
 
     The spring provides return force and the device needs power to disengage.
 
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   Magnetic Clutch Type (if applicable):       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Permanent Magnet
 
     Permanent magnets can be used in different ways. Some are used to provide engagement or disengagement actuation force. Others provide the magnetic field for hysteresis. Because they do not use electrical power, permanent magnet clutches are often used in situations that require greater levels of safety.
 
   Electromagnetic
 
     Electromagnetic clutches use a coil which, when energized, creates a magnetic field that pulls the armature toward the rotor.  Once in mechanical contact, the rotor turns at the same rate as the armature and affects the drive. When unpowered, the armature retreats back to an air gap from the rotor.
 
   Hysteresis
 
     Hysteresis uses noncontact magnetic fields to apply resistance or engage load rotation. Torque loading may be applied independently of shaft speed.  The magnetic torque is frictionless because the magnetic flux field operates in the air gap between the rotor and the stationary poles. Brakes and clutches that use hysteresis are suitable for precision tensioning and holdback applications where close braking control is important, or when variable clutch engagement of a load is required.
 
   Eddy Current
 
     Eddy current products use a magnetic field to induce eddy currents in the load. The load engagement, whether actuation (clutch) or slowing (brake), can be precisely controlled by controlling the magnetic field. Because no surfaces come into physical contact, there is no mechanical wear. Most eddy current devices are used in low-power applications.
 
   Magnetic Particle
 
     Magnetic particle products have a layer of fine particles between the stator and rotor.  An input current to the stator coil creates a magnetic field that lines up the particulate to provide load engagement (clutches) or slowing (brakes).  The coupling torque is controlled directly by the magnetic field that is created by the input current. Magnetic particle brakes provide good control and a wide range of holding torque at any speed.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary electric clutch operations.
 
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Features & Options




           
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Adjustable Torque
 
     Adjustable torque is used primarily for slip clutches and torque limiters. Users can adjust the torque at which the clutch disengages or slips.
 
   Clutch / Brake Combination
 
     Clutch / brake combinations provide a clutch and brake in the same package.
 
   Feedback
 
     Feedback provides an electrical or electronic signal for monitoring parameters such as position, speed, torque, lockup, or slip status.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary features.
 
   Zero Backlash
 
     There is no play or backlash during the engagement of the load and no load disengagement during a direction reversal.
 
   Washdown Capable
 
     The housing is rated for washdown cleaning.
 
   Bi-directional
 
     Devices can be set-up to rotate in either direction.
 
   Automatic Re-engagement
 
     The clutch re-engages the load when the torque drops to an acceptable level.
 
   Slip Indication
 
     Slip indication can move a pin radially when an overload occurs, or send an electrical signal to the drive motor.
 
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   Shaft Configuration:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   In-line
 
     The clutch shaft is along same axis as the driven or braked load.
 
   Parallel
 
     The clutch shaft is parallel, but offset from the axis of the driven or braked load.
 
   Right Angle
 
     The clutch or brake axis is perpendicular to the axis of the load.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted shaft alignment.
 
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   Drive / Load Connection       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   In-line Shafts
 
     The drive and the load have shafts which attach to a through-bore.
 
   Through Shaft
 
     The drive shaft attaches to a bore and the load is driven through the outer diameter.
 
   Shaft - Pulley / Gear / Sprocket
 
     The drive shaft attaches to a bore and the output is a drive component such as a pulley, gear, or sprocket.  These clutches are often designed to accept different drive components.
 
   Flange
 
     The brake or clutch is mounted to the object in motion via a flange.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted direct shaft attachments or flange mountings.
 
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   Bore Diameter
 
     The bore diameter.
 
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   Diameter
 
     The diameter or cross-sectional width of the brake or clutch assembly.
 
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   Length
 
     The dimension along the axis of rotation.
 
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   Weight
 
     The weight of brake and/or clutch.
 
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Application / Type




           
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Industrial / General Purpose
 
     Industrial or general-purpose products are designed for a variety of power transmission applications.
 
   Aerospace
 
     Products are designed for use with aircraft power and drive systems.
 
   Automotive
 
     Products are designed for use with cars, light trucks, motorcycles, etc.
 
   Conveyor
 
     Products are designed for use with conveyor drives.
 
   Heavy Transport
 
     Products are designed for use with trucks, tractor semi-trailers, trains, subways, etc.
 
   Machine Tool
 
     Products are designed for use with mills, lathes, presses, and other machine tools.
 
   Marine
 
     Products are designed for use with ships, boats, and other watercraft.
 
   Military Equipment
 
     Products are designed for use with military equipment such as tanks, helicopters, personnel vehicles, etc.
 
   Motor
 
     Products are designed for motors.
 
   Off-highway
 
     Products are designed for off-highway vehicles such as construction, mining, or agricultural vehicles.
 
   Power Take Off (PTO)
 
     Products are drive components for a power take off (PTO) which diverts power from a primary source (such as an internal combustion engine) to an auxiliary drive train that powers a lifting or rotating feature. Examples include heavy equipment such as dump trucks, snowplows, and tractors.
 
   Power Transmission
 
     Products are designed for power transmission components such as gear trains, belt and pulley systems, chain and sprocket drives, etc.
 
   Pump
 
     Products are designed to stop or engage a pump motor drive.
 
   Robotics / Automation
 
     Products are specialized devices for high-technology automation or robotics systems.
 
   Trailer
 
     Products are designed to engage and disengage trailer drive systems.
 
   Web Tension Control
 
     Products are designed for use on rollers and mills for manufacturing equipment in pulp and paper, textile, or other web tension-processing applications.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted applications.
 
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