Wichita Clutch LK Clutch - Manual (Page 3)

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LK Clutch or Brake Design Features
Low Inertia LK Clutch or Brake Description
The Model LK clutch and brake has evolved over many
years as a perfect choice for applications requiring rugged
and efficient clutching and braking of tough and unusual
type loads. The design incorporates an extremely low driven
inertia, highest torque capacity per envelope size, 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 rotary seal and QRV.
G. Externally splined inner hub (not shown).
Whether the application is in metalforming, oilfield
machinery, cranes, or shovels, the LK low inertia design is
an ideal choice for end of shaft mounting arrangements.
A B C B D E F
LK-217 Clutch
installed on
200-ton press
Photo courtesy of Kansai Iron
and Sunny Ltd.