Wichita Clutch LKT Clutch or Brake - Manual (Page 3)

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LKT Clutch or Brake Design Features
Low Inertia LKT Clutch or Brake Description
The Model LKT clutch or brake contains identical features to
the Model LK units with the exception being the cylinder
piston arrangement. Whereas the Model LK unit has a full
cylinder covering its entire outboard end, the Model LKT has
a doughnut type cylinder which allows it to be mounted in a
through-shaft arrangement as an air set brake. The design
incorporates an extremely low driven inertia and the quickest
response with minimal air consumption of any clutch or
brake available. It is particularly suited to those applications
requiring frequent cycling and long life such as is found in
metalforming or indexing applications.
The components are arranged simply and efficiently.
A. Drive ring with integral drive studs.
B. Lined friction discs with internal drive splines.
C. Driving center plate with integral separating springs.
D. Driving pressure plate with integral separating springs.
E. Actuating piston and seals.
F. Actuating cylinder with integral air inlet spider.
G. Externally splined inner hub (not shown).
Whether the application is in metalforming, oilfield
machinery, cranes, shovels, paper machinery or marine
equipment, the LKT low inertia design is an ideal choice for
through shaft mounting arrangements as an air set brake or
end of shaft mounting as a clutch.
A B C B D E F
LK-121-T
Brake
installed on
200-ton,
2-speed press
brake
Photo courtesy of Kansai Iron
and Sunny Ltd.