Centrifugal clutch and brake E series

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Airflex expanding clutches and brakes are the go-to solutions for braking and tensioning applications. Available in three different series spanning a range of sizes and features, you’ll find the perfect fit for construction equipment, marine winches, laundry machines and more.​ Long life - Rugged tire-like constricting tube​ Even wear - Force applied uniformly at optimum radius​ Many options - Wide torque capacity range Three models for braking and tensioning applications E – ideal for handling the large thermal loads of medium-speed cyclic applications, but can also serve as a general power transmission​ EB – ideal for applications with light starting loads, EB elements behave as a centrifugal clutch​ ER – thrive in applications that require disconnection without stopping the prime move and when the driving/driven equipment must be frequently withdrawn​ How constricting elements work​ Airflex expanding drum clutch and brake elements use a rugged, tire-like neoprene and cord tube that expands radially outward when pressurized. The expansion forces a friction surface against an inner cylindrical drum to create torque..​ Force applied at maximum radius from axis​ Instead of the reduced radius that occurs in plate clutches, expanding clutches concentrate the frictional force on the inside drum diameter to achieve maximum torque. The radius acts as the torque lever arm to generate and apply force uniformly around the circumference. Features and benefits Uniform contact velocity​ In Airflex expanding clutches and brakes, friction shoe contact occurs across the cylindrical surface of the drum where the contact velocity is constant.