Category: Clutch
Industrial Clutch LK Inspection Checklist
To assist customers inspect and assess the condition of Industrial Clutch “LK” clutches, Torque Inc has developed the “LK-Inspection-Checklist“. Click on the link to access this helpful aid to ensure all critical parts are inspected during clutch maintenance or repair. If you have additional questions, contact your local Sales Engineer of our Parts Hot line Read More …
Press Clutch/Brake Hub Mounting Options
There are many methods to mount a Clutch/Brake hub to the shaft of a Stamping Press or other heavy machinery. Torque Inc will help you pick the best type of connection for your application. The following is a summary of the benefits and limitations of the various methods: Key with clearance Using a clearance fit Read More …
Wichita ATD 218 LIHTC on conveyor drive, used as Torque Limiter
Torque Inc Application Engineer Steve Park selected a Wichita Clutch ATD 224 LIHTC (Low Inertia High Torque Clutch) for a custom designed conveyor drive system to provide protection for the drive train elements by functioning as a Torque Limiter. By regulating the air pressure applied to the Wichita Clutch, the end user can accurately adjust Read More …
Assembling a Wichita Clutch, Low Inertia Clutch
A short video showing the process to assemble a Wichita Clutch, LI (low inertia) Clutch.
Disassembling a Wichita Clutch, Low Inertia Clutch
A short video showing the process to disassemble a Wichita Clutch, LI (low inertia) Clutch
Wichita Clutch STVC (standard vent clutch) rebuild guide.
Here is a helpful sheet to show the items to inspect/replace when rebuilding a Wichita STVC Clutch: stvc-replacement-guide, Torque-Inc Any questions, contact your local Sales Engineer. We are happy to be of service.
Rebuiilding a LI (Low Inertia) Wichita Clutch
Here is a helpful sheet to show the items to inspect/replace when rebuilding a Wichita LI Clutch: LIC-replacement-guide, Torque-Inc Any questions, contact your local Sales Engineer. We are happy to be of service.
Quick Release Valves (QRV’s)
Most industrial Air Clutch/Brake applications have Quick Release Valves (QRV or Quick Exhaust) engineered into the air system to provide rapid exhaust of the air pressure by providing a large exhaust port right at the clutch or brake. Air systems with properly engineered, installed and maintained QRV’s, offer significantly improved operation of clutches and brakes Read More …