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Posidyne Clutch Brakes

Model Posidyne; Posidyne 1.5; Posidyne X Class

Pneumatically or hydraulically actuated oil shear clutch brakes for heavy duty, high cycle indexing, 518 to 79,000 lb-in and 1 to 1500 HP.

Description

The Posidyne clutch brake, patented by Force Control, uses Oil Shear Technology to deliver long life and high cycle rates of up to 300 CPM in severe duty drives. It is supplied as a clutch brake combination or as a clutch only, with pneumatic or hydraulic actuation, and is used in marine, steel, mining, food processing, lumber and concrete applications.

Key features

  • Torque from 518 lb-in to 79,000 lb-in; power from 1 HP to 1500 HP
  • Cycle rates up to 300 CPM
  • C-Face, long coupled C-Face, foot mounted and piggyback arrangements
  • Cooling options: basic (radiant), fan, water, oil-to-air external and forced lube
  • Washdown, marine duty and hazardous duty versions
  • Size 1.5 Posidyne with lightweight aluminum double C-Face housing and split clamped quill for 1/2 to 5 HP drives, rated for 20,000,000 - 40,000,000 cycles
  • X Class variant available

Specifications

Torque518 lb-in to 79,000 lb-in
Power1 HP to 1500 HP
Cycle rateUp to 300 CPM
ActuationPneumatic or hydraulic

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