Compact clutches handle more torque
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Lenze product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Aug 11, 2008
Double flux-crossed electromagnetic clutches offer an economical and compact switching element for low to medium speeds.
Monninghoff type 450 double flux-crossed clutches achieve more torque in compact dimensions.
There are three sizes with rated torques of 500 to 2000Nm, and the largest model has an outside diameter of only 315mm.
Double flux-crossed electromagnetic clutches offer an economical and compact switching element for low to medium speeds.
These models are available in the UK through Lenze.
Electromagnetic clutches work by passing magnetic flux that is generated by a coil from plate to plate through poles.
The poles attract and the resulting force is used to create friction.
Usually one pair of poles is used, analogous to a horseshoe magnet.
However the Monninghoff double flux-crossed design creates two pairs of poles by careful segmentation of the plates.
This theoretically doubles the forces, although in practice there are some losses, leading to a big increase in friction torque.
The type 450 clutches are designed for dry running but can also be used in an oil-splash environment.
Dynamic or static application is possible and the steel surfaces are carefully prepared to minimise wear.
High operating frequencies can be achieved depending on the load inertia.
Switching rates up to 15 per minute are possible with low inertias.
On switching off, there is free release without residual torque due to a prestressed circular release spring.
The Monninghoff double flux-crossed technology is available in different designs.
Clutches can be bearing or flange mounted, also supplied as a clutch coupling for inline drives.
Double flux-crossed brakes are also available.
The compact dimensions mean that inertias are low.
Clutches need no maintenance and their torque transmission is free of backlash.
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