SensiFlex® Tension Control Clutches Shaft Input

Operation

• Friction clutch engages with air pressure and is designed for continous slip
• Clutch is spring released when air is exhausted
• Torque is linear in response to air pressure applied

Mounting

• Through/Mid Shaft or End of Shaft
• Anti-rotation arm arm required to prevent rotation of the air housing
• Designed for horizontal or vertical mounting
• Heat Dissipation

SensiFlex® Design Features

SensiFlex® is the smoothest, most controllable friction clutch for tension control in the market today. Click Here for design feature details.

• Applications
• For tension control applications requiring the clutch to drive a pilot mounted pulley, sprocket, or coupling when engaged
• Cooling sleeve rotates with the shaft at the speed of the drive input
• Shaft input clutches can also be used as brakes by fixing the pilot to the machine frame or other stationary surface
• If clutch will drive the shaft when engaged see the SensiFlex® Pilot Input (PI) model
• Maximum RPM varies by model. Please consult the detail sheets (below). Consult engineering if the intended application exceeds the listed maximum RPM.
• Repair Parts View PDF detail sheets below for more information

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