Pneumatic Clutches and Brakes
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ALTRA INDUSTRIAL MOTION An Altra Industrial Motion Company

Altra Industrial Motion Wichita Clutch Wichita Clutch designs and manufactures clutches and brakes that are essential in process equipment. Models are available in a variety of designs and mounting congurations and are used extensively around the world by leading OEMs in metalworking, steel, marine, pulp/paper, material handling, paper converting, mining, and energy. Wichita engineers have extensive application experience and utilize the latest design technologies to provide innovative clutch and brake solutions to precisely meet your most demanding requirements. Altra is a leading...

Contents Dependable Torque Control Products Wichita clutches and brakes provide the high speed acceleration and deceleration that are essential in modern process equipment. They are available in a variety of designs and mounting configurations and are used extensively around the world by leading OEM’s in metalworking, steel, pulp/paper, material handling, paper converting, mining and energy. Wichita provides custom designs to meet your particular application requirements, giving you the right solution to meet all your power transmission needs. Combination Clutch/Brakes . . . . . . . . . . ....

Customer Service For over 60 years Wichita Clutch has provided engineered solutions to the most demanding torque control problems. Founded in 1947, Wichita Clutch began manufacturing air-tube disc clutches and brakes. Today, we are recognized as a global leader in heavy-duty power transmission. Total Support Assured quality Wichita Clutch has instituted quality assurance procedures aimed at achieving the ultimate in product reliability. We employ sophisticated Statistical Process Control (SPC) programs to ensure product consistency. Working within our cellular manufacturing structure, every...

Engineering Wichita has dedicated significant resources and talented people to the numerous engineering disciplines required to design, manufacture and apply our heavy duty clutches and brakes. Our application engineers provide timely response to your inquiries with our Computer Aided Product Selection (CAPS) system. Our product engineers utilize the latest 3-Dimensional CAD equipment in the design of new products. Our dedication to emerging technologies has allowed us to solve the most challenging applications in heavy-duty power transmission. The simple air-tube disc clutch design allows...

Parts and Service Genuine Wichita replacement parts Features no one else can match! Friction Discs Special high strength proprietary materials with molded composite teeth resist functional wear and provide additional output torque. Friction material provides longer life and more consistent operation due to continuous research and development and quality control. Your application benefits from Wichita research and development and quality control. Consistency in material and quality gives longer life in friction discs and airtubes for replacement peace of mind. Comparison Chart Genuine...

Wichita split airtubes are available to replace full circle airtubes for emergency operation of needed equipment. Wichita maintains a trade mark part number and serial number system molded into the surface of Wichita airtubes for easy identification of genuine Wichita parts. Quality Assurance Continuous Process Improvements through Total Quality Commitment…Computer controlled machining equipment insures precision tolerances for durability and consistent performance. Technical Backup Comprehensive, technical information published on all our products is available to our customers, including...

Selection Guide Application Factors To determine the best Wichita clutch or brake for your application: 2. Choose the mounting arrangement best suited to your application. 1. Decide which of the four possible functions you wish to perform. 3. In the Function/Mounting chart below, choose the proper type of mounting (1,2,3, etc.) to make a preliminary product selection. (Consult your Wichita representative for final product selection.) Function/Mounting Condition Controlled Acceleration Wichita Product Controlled Deceleration Controlled Slip Provide smooth acceleration of a load. Accurately...

Selection Guide 3 Through Shaft, Inboard Mount Clutch 4 Shaft-to-Shaft In-line (clutch-coupling) 5 Engine Mount (PTO) Clutch Mount Brake Pneumatic Combination Clutch Brake

Selection Guide Application Factors Clutch/Brake sizes are affected by the following variables: 1. Machines that operate under smooth loads require smaller clutch/brakes. These machines are driven by either multicylinder high speed engines or electric motors with reduced starting current. 2. Drives that require high starting current motors will require clutch/brakes with sufficient torque to prevent excessive slipping while starting. 3. Starting torque may be high, which requires a fast clutch/brake response time to transmit the required torque; or, extended clutch/brake slip time is...

Selection Guide Grinding mills Conveyors evenly loaded Line shaft evenly loaded Feeders Elevators Metal production & metalforming Coilers Slitters Press brake Non-geared press Geared press Draw bench Rolling mill Shear Back geared press Hammer Mill Forging Paper industry dryer sections & calenders, consult factory Petroleum production Rubber manufacturing Fourdrinier to 500 FPM Fourdrinier to 1800 RPM Paper mill plane Smoothing press Press selections Dryers Calenders Drilling & service rig Master clutches Compound clutches Rotary Drum Mud pumps PTO clutches Transfer machines evenly loaded...

Combination Clutch/Brake • For metalforming equipment • Fast, smooth cycling • Cool running with higher torque • Compact disc design • Simple Installation Extra fins for maximum heat dissipation New larger inlets for CCB size 675-910 for a more rapid clutch and brake response Multiple mounting options for compatability with other competitive designs Friction drive plates supplied in split form for ease of installation Long life air tube. No O-rings Optional shrink-disc hub for ease of installation and removal. No keyways required. External locking nut on air inlet to increase air tube life...