by willard.donoho | Nov 13, 2012 | Clutch, Rebuilding, Retrofit, Wichita
There are many methods to mount a Clutch/Brake hub to the shaft of a Stamping Press or other heavy machinery. Torque Inc will help you pick the best type of connection for your application. The following is a summary of the benefits and limitations of the various...
by willard.donoho | Jan 27, 2011 | Kopper Kool Brake (KKB), Tension Control, Wichita
Story detailing the new Wichita Clutch AquaMakks 24″ and 36″ Water Cooled Brakes in the news: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/jaz/jaz113.html
by willard.donoho | Oct 26, 2010 | Kopper Kool Brake (KKB), Rebuilding, Tips, Wichita
Wichita Clutch supplies standard Kopper Kool Brake (KKB) renewal kits in two configurations to make repairing and rebuilding your brakes easier and more cost effective. KKB Renewal kits include the following items: Copper Wear Plates ID/OD O-rings Nut’s and...
by willard.donoho | Oct 11, 2010 | Kopper Kool Brake (KKB), Tips, Wichita
Above is a photo of a customer who was rapidly wearing teeth of a Wichita 118 KKB. This is a typical symptom of excessive angular alignment. Angular Alignment is checked by placing the magnetic base of a dial indicator of the shaft and indicating the face of the back...
by willard.donoho | Jul 17, 2010 | Clutch, Rebuilding, Spring Set Brake, Wichita
Testing of rebuilt pendulum shear gear box by Horsburgh & Scott Rebuild Center. Video shows Wichita Clutch ATD 236 LIC mounted to Flywheel on intermediate gear Quill Shaft. Wichita ATD 260 LIB mounted on output shaft on back of gear box....
