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Clutch Performance Specs




   Torque Rating
 
     The maximum torque rating of a clutch drive.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
   Power
 
     The rotary power of the load that devices must handle.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
   Rotational Speed
 
     The rotary speed of the load. This specification applies only to rotary clutches. 
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
   Specialty Clutch Types       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Slip Clutch / Disengagement Torque Limiter
 
     Slip clutches or torque limiters disengage the drive in the event of jamming or overload. They have a threshold torque and are used for personal safety and equipment protection.
 
   Overrunning Clutch
 
     Overrunning clutches are used as a safety mechanism. The drive element stops and the load winds down freely.
 
   Backstop Clutch
 
     Backstop clutches are freewheeling devices that transmit torque in one direction. They prevent drives from backing up and keep driven systems such as inclined conveyors from going down.
 
   Freewheeling Clutch
 
     Freewheeling clutches are unidirectional torque transmitters that spin freely in the direction opposite the intended drive rotation.
 
   Other Special
 
     Other unlisted, specialty, or proprietary clutch designs or functions.
 
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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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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.
 
   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.
 
   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.
 
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Mounting Geometry




   Shaft Configuration:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   In-line
 
     The clutch or brake shaft is along same axis as the driven or braked load.
 
   Parallel
 
     The clutch or brake 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 alignments.
 
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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.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
   Diameter
 
     The diameter or cross-sectional width of the brake or clutch assembly.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
   Length
 
     The dimension along the axis of rotation.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
   Weight
 
     The weight of brake and/or clutch.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
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.
 
   Search Logic:      All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
   PTO Clutch Size (if applicable)       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   110
 
      
 
   112
 
      
 
   118
 
      
 
   212
 
      
 
   214
 
      
 
   218
 
      
 
   312
 
      
 
   314
 
      
 
   318
 
      
 
   321
 
      
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted PTO clutch size.
 
   Search Logic:      Products with the selected attribute will be returned as matches. Leaving or selecting "No Preference" will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
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