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Airflex Pneumatic Disc Clutch Airflex

Airflex Pneumatic Disc Clutch Airflex

Product catalog summary

Overview
The Eaton Airflex Pneumatic Disc Clutch (PDC) is designed for high torque and low inertia applications, providing a durable and cost-effective solution for various industrial sectors such as drawworks, marine drives, and recycling equipment. It is part of Eaton's extensive portfolio of industrial clutches and brakes, known for maximizing uptime and reducing operational costs.

Specifications
The PDC is available in multiple sizes, each with specific torque, RPM, and dimensional characteristics. For example, the 118PDC model offers a torque of 65,000 lb-in (7,345 Nm) at 100 psi, with a maximum RPM of 1750, and weighs 287 lbs (130 kg). The largest model, 330PDC, provides 843,000 lb-in (95,254 Nm) torque at 1100 RPM, weighing 1725 lbs (782 kg).

Key Features

Low inertia friction disc assembly
Low friction wear and reduced heat generation
Simple air-tube design for consistent pressure and smooth operation
Backed by a 2-year warranty from Eaton

Performance and Benefits
The PDC offers high torque capabilities with low inertia, ensuring smooth engagement and disengagement. Its design minimizes friction wear and heat generation, extending the clutch's lifespan. The product is positioned as an ideal aftermarket solution due to its quick delivery times and ease of maintenance.

Additional Information
Dynamic torque values are provided, with static torque approximately 15% greater. The maximum allowable air tube pressure is 115 psi (7.9 bar). The clutch assembly does not include the driving ring, which must be ordered separately.

Catalog excerpts

Pneumatic Disc Clutch Airflex product line High torque lowinertia Application • Drawworks • Offshore deck equipment • Marine drives/dredging • Pipe-laying vessel • Processing & aggregates • Recycling/shredding • Logging equipment Torque lb-in (Nm) at 100 Max Size psi (6.9 bar) RPM 1. Clutch assembly only; does not include driving ring. Driving ring shall be ordered separately 2. Dynamic torque shown. Static torque approximately 15% greater 3. Maximum allowable air tube pressure is 115 psi (7.9 bar) The Eaton Airflex® Pneumatic Disc Clutch provides a durable, troublefree design to maximize uptime at a fraction of the cost of competitive disc clutches. With decades of experience and success in power transmission, Eaton Airflex has introduced its latest addition to its robust portfolio of industrial clutches and brakes. With quick delivery times, the PDC is the perfect aftermarket solution to get back up and running, while extending the life of the clutch with lower friction wear and reduced heat generation. The PDC utilizes a simple air- tube design to provide consistent pressure during actuation, with smooth engagement and disengagement, low inertia, easy maintenance and high torque capabilities. Low inertia friction disc assembly Low friction wear Reduced heat generation Backed by Eaton's 2 year warranty Overall Outside width diameter Weight inch (mm) inch (mm) lbs (kg) © 2016 Eaton All Rights Reserved Document No. E-CLCL-BB006-E1 November 2016 Eaton Airflex Business Unit, 9919 Clinton Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44144 USA

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