Product Description
PCI provides pneumatic clutches that use clean, compressed air to synchronize two rotating shafts. PCI pneumatic brakes are used to stop a moving component. These units are suited for low-speed accumulation, zone or zero-pressure conveyor systems with occasional starts and stops, and high torque capacities. Combination Clutch/Brake units are also available.
PCI Pneumatic Clutch, Brake and combination Clutch/Brakes are IDEALLY suited for:
- Accumulation, Zone or Zero-Pressure conveyor systems
- High torque capacities from 0 to 6,300 inch pounds
- Low speed – less than 100 RPM
- Occasional starts and stops, no more than 5 cycles per minute
PCI Pneumatic Clutch, Brake and combination Clutch/Brakes are NOT suited for:
- Frequent starts and stops, more than 5 cycles per minute
- High inertia starts
- Indexing
- Tension Control
- Continuous Slip
