High Torque Clutch

The Wichita Standard Ventilated Clutch-Coupling is designed for reliable in-line power transmission. The simple air-tube design, with small air volume, speeds engagement and disengagement. It is unaffected by centrifugal force and has no self-energisation like drum clutch designs. Ideally suited for large inertia loads where smooth controlled starts are needed. The Wichita air-tube Disc Clutch...

The Wichita Kopper Kool airtube disc Clutches and Brakes are liquid cooled and consist of a series of alternating discs connecting an inner drive member to an outer drive member. Engagement is achieved by pneumatic expansion of the airtube. This air-operated clutch contains copper discs for excellent heat dissipation and provides an accurately controlled continuous...

The Wichita CAB Copper Alloy Brakes are pneumatically actuated water cooled brakes designed for use in constantly slipping applications. CAB brakes have a high power dissipation capacity within a reduced envelope size due to their advanced design. Developed for original equipment manufacturers and upgrading of existing plant. CAB brakes are frequently used on tension control...

For start/stop cyclic applications. The AZUR consists of an air applied clutch and a spring applied / air release brake combined in one unit. Designed for dry running only. Features: Provides compact mounting in cyclic applications A single airtube actuates both the single plate clutch and the single plate brake. Three types of drive plate...