Wichita Clutch LI SSB - Low Inertia Spring Set Brake User Manual

Air tube disc clutches and brakes, Spring-set air release brakes, Selection requirements

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Air Tube Disc Clutches and Brakes

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Wichita Clutch 800-964-3262

P-1100-WC 1/12

Wichita Spring-Set Air Release Brakes are
ideal for fail safe protection of process
equipment. Constructed of high strength cast
iron, this improved design has thick friction
discs for longer wear life. The fast acting air-
tube design assures quick, smooth stops.

No lubrication

No adjustment

Available in vertical mount

Quick, simple installation

Explosion proof design

Selection requirements

The selection of a Low Inertia Brake is
based on:

1. Torque required to stop a load

2. Friction area necessary to absorb

rotational energy

3. Contact velocity of rotating discs

4. Maximum bore capacity of unit

Shims

Multiple
Spud Airtube

Airtube Holding
Plate

Hub

Ductile Center
Plate

Grooved Friction
Disc

Demountable
Backplate
(Optional)

Spring-Set Air Release Brakes

Very Low
Inertia Drive
Plate Assembly
Bonded or Riveted

Ring

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