Friction Clutches

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About our Friction Clutches

Nexen’s single-disc, self-adjusting Clutches mount on a driving or driven shaft. They cover transmitted horsepower ratings from fractional to 25 hp, torque ratings to 5000 inlb with thermal capacities to 2.5 thermal horsepower, and maximum operating speeds to 3600 rpm. Most are available in Sheave, Pilot, or Coupling Mount versions.

Nexen's friction clutches address these product functions: 

  • Controlled Acceleration
  • Inching/Jogging
  • Rapid Cycling/Indexing
  • Positioning
  • Reversing/Multiple Speed
  • Tension Control
  • Overload Protection
  • Disconnect
  • Torque Limiting

Compare our Friction Clutches

Shaft Mounted SHAFT Mounted

 

Friction Clutches - Air Champ

Air Champ 2

Friction Clutches - LSCC

LSCC

Friction Clutches - 4HP

4HP

Friction Clutches - DPC

DPC

Friction Clutches - DFC

DFC

Sizes Available Micro, B-275, F-450, L-600, M-800, H-1000, XHW 32, 44, 54 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70 9, 11, 13, 15 1650, 2200
Maximum Static Torque Up to 565 Nm [5,000 inlb] Up to 452 Nm [4,000 inlb] Up to 1130 Nm [10,000 inlb] Up to 4,068 Nm [36,000 inlb] Up to 4068 Nm [66,800 inlb]
Maximum Dynamic Torque Up to 480 Nm [4250 inlb] NA NA 3,457 Nm [30,600 inlb] 3458 Nm [56,780 inlb]
Hub Style Keyed Female Through Bore Keyed Female Bore for Shaft End-Mounting
Available Bore Size Range 7 To 67 mm [0.250 To 2.625 in] 20 to 35 mm [0.625 to 1.500 in] 19 to 60 mm [0.750 to 2.375 in] 13 to 101 mm [0.500 to 4.000 in] 54 to 86 mm [2.125 to 3.375 in]
Output Style Pilot, Sprocket, V-Belt or Timing Belt Pulley Pilot or Sprocket Pilot or Flange Pilot. Pulleys are available as accessories.
Maximum Continuous Thermal Dissipation 0.05 To 1.68 kW [0.06 to 2.25 hp] NA NA 820,000 kW-hr [820,000 ftlb] 6.0 To 7.5 kW [8 to 10 hp]
Finishes Black Oxide, Painted, or Nickel Plated Bare Aluminum Black Oxide With Bare Aluminum Black Oxide
Mounting Position Can be mounted in any position Horizontal Only
Housing Open

 

Reducer MOTOR, REDUCER, or Foot Mounted FOOT Mounted

 

Friction Clutches - FMCE

FMCE

Friction Clutches - FMC

FMC

Friction Clutches - MDO

MDO

NEMA Frame Sizes 56, 143&5, 182&4, 213&5 None 56, 143&5, 182&4, 213&5
IEC Frame Sizes 130-19&24, 8-42 30-19&24 None
Open or Enclosed Enclosed Open/Optional Drip-Proof Enclosure Band
Maximum Static Torque Up to 220 Nm [1050 inlb] Up to 33 Nm [292 inlb] Up to 128.8 Nm [1140 inlb]
Input Side Flange NEMA or IEC Flange with Pilot
Output Side Flange NEMA or IEC Flange with Pilot
Input Hub Keyed Female Input Bore with Set Screw. Keyed Male Input Shaft Available as Accessory.
Output Shaft Keyed Male Output Shaft. Locking Key Available.
Available Input Bore/Output Shaft Diameters 0.625 to 1.625 in, 14 to 42 mm 0.625 to 1.375 in
Optional Output Shaft Locking Key Feature Yes No
Maximum Continuous Thermal Dissipation 0.33 kW [0.44 hp] 0.37 Open/0.23 Enclosed kW [None] None [0.75 Open/0.23 Enclosed hp]
Finish Options Black Oxide/Painted/Nickel/BISSC Black Oxide
Maximum Over Hung Load Rating 2936 N [660 lb] 3114 N [700 lb]
Mounting Position Can be Mounted in Any Position
Housing Enclosed Open, Guarded Shields with Gaskets Open, Guarded Shields with Gaskets

 

Flange Mount FLANGE Mounted

 

Friction Clutches - 4H

4H

Friction Clutches - DFE and QFE

DFE & QFE

Sizes 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70 1150, 1650, 2200, 2500
Maximum Static Torque Up to 1,130 Nm [10,000 inlb] Up to 34,121 Nm [302,000 inlb]
Mounting Flange Output (Drive Arrangement): Flange with Female Pilot.
Mounting: Shaft Supports Clutch. Output Flange Supports Output. No Bearings in Output.
Output (Drive Arrangement): Flange with Pilot.
Mounting: Flange Supports Clutch, no Bearings.
Hub Style Keyed Female Through Bore Keyed Female Through Bore, or
Keyless Blank Female Through Bore (Requires Finish Machining)
Available Bore Sizes 19 to 55 mm [0.750 to 2.188 in] 38 to 165 mm [1.500 to 6.500 in]
Maximum Continuous Thermal Dissipation 0.21 kW [0.28 hp] 11.0 kW [14.7 hp]
Mounting Position Can be Mounted in Any Position Not for Vertical Mount Applications
Housing 0.875 to 2.188 in, 25 to 40 mm 1.000 to 6.500 in

Required Components and Accessories for our Friction Clutches 

Listed below are some of the Required Components and Accessories for Friction Clutches. Use the filters above to find the complete list of Required Components and Accessories on its product page.

Required Components

  • 3-Way Valves
  • 4-Way Valves
  • 5-Way Valves

Accessories

  • Control Kits
  • Filters
  • Flow Control Valves
  • Lubricator
  • Mufflers
  • Quick Exhaust/shuttles
  • Regulators
  • Restrictor Valves
  • Mounting Adapters
  • Input Units
  • Brake Discs
  • Caliper Brakes
  • Dancer Controllers
  • Diameter-Based Tension Controls
  • Load Cell-Based Tension Controls
  • Shaft Extensions
  • Bushings

Applications

Nexen's Friction Clutches are ideal for applications that require:

  • Controlled Acceleration
  • Inching/Jogging
  • Rapid Cycling/Indexing
  • Positioning
  • Reversing/Multiple Speed
  • Tension Control
  • Overload Protection
  • Disconnect
  • Torque Limiting

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