Pneumatic combined clutch-brake unit Matrix International

Matrix offers a wide variety of pneumatic clutch and brake products suitable for shaft, and flange mounting to fit almost any machine design. Pilot mounting on clutches allows for a variety of drive connection configurations.
* Pneumatic operation allows for higher torque, faster engagement and high thermal dissipation
* Pressure Applied units are "self-adjusting" requiring no adjustment throughout the life of the product
* Simple design allows for easy maintenance and repair
* Stationary cylinder allows for simple supply connection
* Static air engagement reduces energy consumption
* Single face clutches and brakes are suitable for high cycle and slipping applications
* “Soft” starts and stops, by simply varying flow rate

Series 4H
Pneumatically applied, dry, multi-disc clutches for static or dynamic engagement. Optional drive ring connects to the drive components.

Series 5H
Pneumatically applied tooth clutches for static or low differential speed engagement. A bearing supported drive flange is provided for the connection of the drive components.

Series 54H-P, 55H-P & 55H-PSP
Developed from the 4H and 5H series. An integral double bearing supported pilot mount is provided for the attachment of pulleys, sprockets or other drive components. The 55H-PSP has the additional single position feature for a synchronized drive. Flexible air lines are required to feed the stationary cylinders on the Matrix pressure applied clutches.

Tooth Clutches
Matrix 5H, 55H and 55H-PSP, pressure Applied Tooth Clutches offer positive drive connections for high torque wet and dry applications.