Tooth Clutches

Tooth Clutches Address These Types of Functions
- Positioning
- Reversing/Multiple Speed
- Disconnect
- Positive Drive
- Braking (Spring engaged tooth clutches provide ultimate holding when mounted as a brake.)
Nexen offers over 700 active product numbers that provide fast nonslip engagement for applications where high torque is needed. Inexpensive to operate, maintain and repair, these clutches provide all the torque you need in a small package. Single or Double Flex Coupling Assemblies fit Pilot Mount clutches.
SINGLE POSITION , ball/detent/tooth interface clutches provide exact registration of machine components. The clutch keyway, a tooth space and the centerline of one locating ball are aligned for easy orientation.
MULTIPLE POSITION CLUTCHES are available in an Open or Enclosed design, as well as Flange or Pilot Mount options. Most models are available with inch and metric mounting dimensions.
SPROCKET TOOTH CLUTCHES are ideal for in-line, zoned conveyor applications, as well as other applications requiring bi-directional movement.
English Model Comparisons
5H | 5HP-E | 5HPSP-E | 5HP-SP | |
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Engagement Type | Air | Air | Air | Air |
Release Type | Spring | Spring | Spring | Spring |
Mounting Type | Flange | Pilot | Pilot | Pilot |
Static Torque Range | 1,850 - 17,430 in-lbs | 1,500 - 33,000 in-lbs | 1,850 - 12,450 in-lbs | 1,850 - 32,680 in-lbs |
English/Metric | English | English | English | English |
Bore Range | 0.750 - 2.500 in | 0.625 - 2.938 in | 0.875 - 1.938 in | 0.625 - 2.938 in |
Engagement Positions | Multiple | Multiple | Single | Single |
Operating Speed, Max | 2,000 - 3,700 RPM | 1,000 - 1,800 RPM | 1,000 - 1,650 RPM | 2,000 - 3,700 RPM |
Enclosure Type | Open | Enclosed (IP54) | Enclosed (IP54) | Open |
5HP | 5H-S | 5H-SE | 5HP-SE | |
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Engagement Type | Air | Air | Spring | Spring |
Release Type | Spring | Spring | Air | Air |
Mounting Type | Pilot | Sprocket | Flange | Pilot |
Static Torque Range | 1,500 - 58,600 in-lbs | 300 - 7,200 in-lbs | 880 - 15,000 in-lbs | 880 - 72,000 in-lbs |
English/Metric | English | English | English | English |
Bore Range | 0.500 - 3.938 in | 0.500 - 1.750 in | 0.875 - 2.188 in | 0.875 - 3.938 in |
Engagement Positions | Multiple | Multiple | Multiple | Multiple |
Operating Speed, Max | 1,000 - 4,000 RPM | 3,000 - 4,000 RPM | 1,000 - 3,700 RPM | 1,000 - 3,700 RPM |
Enclosure Type | Open | Open | Open | Open |
Metric Model Comparisons
5H | 5HP | 5H-S | 5H-SE | 5HP-SE | |
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Engagement Type | Air | Air | Air | Spring | Spring |
Release Type | Spring | Spring | Spring | Air | Air |
Mounting Type | Flange | Pilot | Sprocket | Flange | Pilot |
Static Torque Range | 230 - 2,030 Nm | 209 - 4,080 Nm | 34 Nm | 167 - 930 Nm | 167 - 930 Nm |
English/Metric | Metric | Metric | Metric | Metric | Metric |
Bore Range | 16 - 55 mm | 19 - 75 mm | 16 mm | 20 - 50 mm | 16 - 55 mm |
Engagement Positions | Multiple | Multiple | Multiple | Multiple | Multiple |
Operating Speed, Max | 2,000 - 3,700 RPM | 1,000 - 3,700 RPM | 4,000 RPM | 1,000 - 3,200 RPM | 1,000 - 3,200 RPM |
Enclosure Type | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open |