Highly Elastic Clutches PNEUMAFLEX
The special qualities of a highly torsionally elastic and vibration dampening coupling and those of a pneumatically operated double cone friction clutch are purposefully combined in our PNEUMAFLEX clutch. It reliably interrupts or establishes the flow of power between the diesel engine and the other driving components.
Experience from some 5,000 installations that have been operating the PNEUMAFLEX marine clutch since 1964 has led to the development of the technologically advanced highly elastic clutch as it is offered today.
The clutching components comprise two inner friction cones which are pressed against two outer friction conical faces via the pneumatically actuated clutch cylinder. The elastic part comprises rubber elements arranged in parallel which were completely optimized enhancing the coupling’s reliability and performance significantly.
Main Advantages of Pneumaflex Clutches
- Combination of a dry friction clutch and highly elastic coupling without short-lived idle bearing system
- Complete separation of primary and secondary sides
- Backlash-free, no wear of components subject to backlash
- Smooth and easily controllable engaging operation
- Protects the propulsion system against overloads if a slip monitoring unit is used
- Clutches of type KAP can be vertically removed
Pneumaflex - Technical Data
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Nominal torque T kN |
kNm | 3.41 | 304 | |
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perm. damping power P kW |
kW | 0.37 | 3.70 | |
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dyn. torsion stiffness C T dyn |
kNm/rad | 13.1 | 1,748 | |
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max. speed n max |
min -1 | 660 | 2,400 | |
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Diameter D |
mm | 525 | 1,740 | |
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Weight m total |
kg | 208 | 8,463 |