Together, the team of Wichita Clutch and Industrial Clutch is the global leader in power transmission for heavy-duty industrial pneumatic and hydraulic brakes and clutches. You name it, and Wichita has a clutch, brake or combined unit to suit virtually any requirement. Spring or pneumatically applied, high torque, low inertia, high-cycling, air-cooled, water-cooled, through-shaft, shaft-to-shaft; there's something for everyone.
Hydraulic Brakes and Clutches
Hydraulically actuated and released clutches and brakes and combination clutch/brake units
Actuated with hydraulic pressure and internal components immersed in oil, this line of clutches and brakes is ideal for applications that require high cycle rates and or high speeds. The oil film aids in transmitting the torque until the unit is fully engaged. The heat generated during engagement is transferred to the oil and is transmitted away from the working surfaces by the circulating oil.
Pneumatic Brakes
Pneumatic or Air Actuated and Released Brakes
Wichita or Industrial Clutch air set and or spring set brakes are designed for dry running with full circle gear tooth friction disc. They are designed to stop, control and hold a member of the drive train. Whether your requirements are through-shaft or end-shaft mounting, we have the clutch to suit your application. A special line of air brakes designed for continuous slipping duty or tension applications is available from Wichita Clutch.
Pneumatic Clutches
Pneumatic or Air Actuated Clutches
Wichita or Industrial Clutch units are designed for dry running with full circle gear tooth friction discs. They are designed to transmit motion and power from a rotating member of the drive train to a stationary member. Engagement of the clutch will allow the system to accelerate up to full speed. Shaft-to-shaft, through-shaft and end-shaft/quill shaft mounting units are all available. Combination clutch/brake units are available for extra flexibility.
Water Cooled Brakes and Clutches
KKB Kopper Kool
The Wichita Kopper Kool airtube disc clutches and brakes are liquid cooled and consist of a series of alternating discs connecting an inner drive member to an outer drive member.AquaMaKKs™ Water Cooled
AquaMaKKs™ clutches and brakes are pneumatically or hydraulically controlled and water cooled. They consist of a series of alternating friction discs and water jackets.