ModEvo Brakes

The new Mistral II pneumatic tension brake is the latest development in the family of innovative braking solutions from Wichita Clutch. The compact, high-performance, and versatile brake is designed to meet the tensioning requirements of today’s advanced machine designs. Based on the successful original Mistral brake, the new brake design addresses customer requests for an...

The Wichita Air-Tube Disc Clutch combines all the best features of the disc type clutch with all the advantages of the direct air engagement. The simplest and most trouble-free method of applying air pressure is through direct axial pressure application by compressed air in a special composition full-circle tube. Wichita Clutches engage smoothly without noise,...

High-torque, air-cooled, spring-set, air-released brake The marine version is specifically designed to withstand the highly corrosive environments typical of offshore decks, where salt mist and direct seawater spray are common. A specialized 3-part epoxy coating for marine environments, combined with a specially designed anti-corrosion treatment, enhances durability for offshore drilling rig applications. The brake uses...

Designed for start/stop cycling applications. The CCB unit consists of a pneumatically actuated clutch and a spring-set, air-released brake integrated into a single assembly. The design is intended for use in dry (non-lubricated) operating conditions only.