Motion Technique (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Clutch Brakes

A pneumatic clutch brake is an industrial device combining an air-actuated clutch and a spring-applied brake into one unit to control rotational motion. Using compressed air, it connects a drive shaft (clutch) or stops it (brake), providing high torque transmission, rapid response, and high-speed operation for machinery like presses.

Key Features and Operating Principles

• Dual Functionality: Integrates clutch and brake functions in one compact unit, typically using an air-actuated clutch combined with a spring-applied, "fail-safe" brake (brake activates when air is off).
• Actuation: Air pressure pushes a piston to engage the clutch friction discs, while internal springs engage the brake when the air pressure is removed.
• Performance: Ideal for high-speed, high-torque applications requiring frequent, rapid stop-start cycles.
• Advantages: Offers high thermal dissipation, low inertia, and simple, low-maintenance design.
• Applications: Used in industrial machinery such as stamping presses, printing machines, shears, and automatic punching machines.

KB Series Pneumatic Clutch Brake

Economical and verstile, the products in this series are made of cast iron construction.

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HT Series Pneumatic Clutch Brake

Dimensionally same, reduced inertia with greater torques, both for the brake and the clutch.

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SB/SK Series

Separate Clutch or Brake unit with pneumatic control and spring opening. Single, double, or triple-disc.

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Water Cooled Brake

Water-cooled multi-disc brakes and clutches designed for better performance in Offshore, Oil & Gas sectors.

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WO Series Wet Clutch-Brakes

The WO Series is a combined Clutch/Brake unit, actuated with oil with sintered bronze friction material.

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Rotary Unions

Rotary unions allow the feedthrough of water, air, hydraulic oil, steam and vacuum.

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