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EM Actuated Heavy Duty Clutch

EM Actuated Heavy Duty Clutch

EM Actuated Heavy Duty Clutch

Product catalog summary
Introduction: The document introduces a new style electrically actuated friction clutch unit designed for off-road and industrial applications. This clutch is patent pending and offers several advantages over traditional pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Specifications: The clutch operates on 12 or 24 Volt DC power up to 120 Watts. It features quick engagement and disengagement, providing faster response times compared to pneumatic or hydraulic systems. The unit is self-contained, requiring only a two-wire connection and a simple on-off switch for operation.
Design and Features: The clutch is designed with high torque capabilities in a compact size, utilizing durable friction linings that are resistant to fading and temperature changes. It is maintenance-free, with self-adjusting features for friction lining wear. The clutch is suitable for extreme low-temperature environments, eliminating issues such as air hose freezing.
Customization and Compatibility: Customizable interfaces are available to suit various end-user installations. The clutch is suitable for shaft-to-shaft coupling arrangements without the need for gun drilling shafting.
Availability: Currently, the clutch is available with a 14-inch friction disk size, with 11-inch and 18-inch sizes to be released soon.
Performance: The clutch performs at 4 Amps with 12-24 Vdc, achieving 5,000 Ft-Lbs when fully burnished. It supports maximum engagement and disengagement speeds of 1000-1200 RPM and a maximum rotation speed of 2200 RPM. The unit weighs 335 lbs.
Contact Information: The document provides contact details for Wichita Clutch in the USA and UK for further inquiries.
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Catalog excerpts

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Altra Industrial Motion EM Actuated Heavy Duty Clutch • Patent Pending New Style Electrically Actuated friction clutch unit for off-road and industrial applications • 12 or 24 Volt DC operation up to 120 Watts • Quick reacting engagement and disengagement for positive responses – much quicker than pneumatics or hydraulics • A simple retrofit from a pneumatic clutch – No compressor required • Self contained unit with only a two wire connection and simple on-off switch for operation • High Torque in a small size by use of high coefficient durable friction linings designed for industrial applications that are fade and temperature resistant • Customizable interfaces available to suit end users installations • Suitable for shaft to shaft style couplings arrangements with no need to “gun drill” shafting • Maintenance free with self adjusting for friction lining wear. • Suitable for extreme low temperature service – eliminates freezing of the air hose connections. • Currently available in 14” friction disk size. The 11” and 18” friction disk sizes to be released in the near future.

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Model EM314SVC • Clutch Performance at 4 Amps 12-24 Vdc • 5,000 Ft-Lbs when Fully Burnished • Maximum Engagement and Disengagement Speed 1000-1200 RPM • Maximum Rotation Speed 2200 RPM • Weight 335 Lbs 2800 Fisher Road Wichita Falls, TX 76302 - USA 940-723-3400 Fax: 940-723-3436

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.