Sprag Type Freewheel Clutches

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GMN Sprag type freewheel clutches

Based on its many years of experience in the development and production of high-quality machine components, GMN has chosen to specialize, within the field of freewheel-clutches, in the production of efficient, long-life sprag type freewheel clutches. The standardized model series offer a large selection of feature options to furnish effective freewheel-clutch solutions for almost any field of application. Emphasis is placed on the highest precision in the development and production of GMN sprag type freewheel clutches. This ensures their certification to international standards and produces consistent,...

Freewheel clutches are machine elements which permit rotation in one direction (idle) and stop rotation or transmit torque in the opposite direction. The sprags slide on the rotating raceway surfaces of the rings (sliding friction) in the idle direction. Torque is not transmitted from the driving side to the driven side under these conditions. Gap height The inner and outer rings define a constant gap height h0 (start gap) in which the sprags slide over the raceways in the idle direction. Spring system The sprags are spring-loaded to ensure constant friction contact between the sprags and the...

Clamping direction Applications Backstop A Backstop application is where rotation is allowed in one direction and stopped in the opposite. When rotating the clutch in the driving direction, the sprags will instantaneously engage to drive the races/rings in the desired direction. This instantaneous engagement is a result of static friction contact with the raceways because of the specifically designed clamping curve. Torque could be transmitted through the sprags now. Angle of twist and torque transfer As the force transfer increases, the sprags become more upright and expand the distance between...

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Freewheel selection Complete freewheel clutch units + Freewheel clutch insert element + Inner and outer ring + Ball bearing + Roller bearing + Seals (optional) Ball bearing freewheel clutch units + Freewheel clutch insert element + Inner and outer ring + Ball bearing + Seals (optional) Freewheel clutch insert elements with rings + Freewheel clutch insert element + Inner and outer ring Freewheel clutch insert elements + Freewheel clutch insert element GMN offers highly effective, long-life freewheel solutions for many applications. All GMN Freewheel clutches can be used as backstop, indexing or...

GMN Complete freewheel clutch units Powerful and compact complete clutch solutions with integrated fixed and floating bearings for high torque requirements. Components: Insert element FE 400 Z / FE 400 M + Raceway rings Inner ring press fit Outer ring press fit + Ball bearing + Roller bearing + Oil lubrication + GMN rubber seals Width: 34 mm Operating temperature: max. 100oC (Pg. 26-27) Components: Insert element FE 400 Z / FE 400 M + Raceway rings Inner ring keyway Outer ring press fit + Ball bearing + Roller bearing + Oil lubrication + GMN rubber seals Width: 34 mm Operating temperature: max....

GMN Ball bearing freewheel clutch units Economical freewheel-clutch solutions with integrated ball bearings for small to medium torque requirements in standardized dimensions of ball bearing series 62 (DIN 625). Components: Insert element FE 400 Z / FE 400 M + Raceway rings Inner ring keyway Outer ring press fit + Ball bearing + Roller bearing Lubrication: Oil or grease Width: 27 mm Operating temperature: max. 140oC Higher temp. on request (Pg. 34-35) Components: Insert element FE 400 Z2 + Raceway rings Inner ring press fit Outer ring press fit + Ball bearing + Grease lubrication1 + RS seals1...

GMN Freewheel clutch insert elements GMN Freewheel clutch insert elements with rings Series FR and FRN consist of a freewheel clutch insert element A freewheel clutch insert element consists of a cage, a and hardened and ground thrust rings. spring and a size dependent number of sprags. Components: Insert element FE 400 Z / FE 400 M + Raceway rings Inner ring press fit Outer ring press fit Lubrication: Oil or grease Width: 12 mm Components: Insert element FE 400 Z / FE 400 M + Raceway rings Inner ring keyway Outer ring press fit Lubrication: Oil or grease Width: 12 mm All GMN Freewheel clutch...

Components: ■ Sprags ■ Spring: tension spring ■ Cage: steel / plastic Lubrication: Oil or grease Width/installed width: 11 mm / 12 mm Components: ■ Sprags ■ Spring: meander spring ■ Cage: steel Lubrication: Oil or grease Width/installed width: 11 mm / 12 mm Components: ■ Sprags ■ Spring: tension spring ■ Cage: steel / plastic Lubrication: Oil or grease Width/installed width: 6.3 mm / 7 mm Components: ■ Sprags ■ Spring: tension spring ■ Cage: steel Lubrication: Oil or grease Width/installed width: 16 mm / 16.5—18 mm 19 mm / 19.5—21 mm 25 mm / 25.5-27 mm Operating temperature: max. 170oC (steel...

GMN Sprag Type Freewheel Clutches Freewheel Clutch Components

GMN Freewheel Clutch Components Components Performance features Use of the highest quality components is the basis for the outstanding performance and the long service life exhibited by GMN sprag type freewheel clutches. outer ring sprag spring ball bearing roller bearing seal inner ring Freewheel clutch insert elements GMN series FE 400 Z, FE 400 M, FE 400 Z2 and FE 8000 have, as their basic components, sprags, sprag cage and spring. GMN series FR and FRN additionally include inner and outer rings which are intended for press-fit or key way connect to the mating parts. GMN Sprag type freewheel...