Torque Talk
Disassembling a Wichita Clutch, Low Inertia Clutch
A short video showing the process to disassemble a Wichita Clutch, LI (low inertia) Clutch
Wichita Clutch STVC (standard vent clutch) rebuild guide.
Here is a helpful sheet to show the items to inspect/replace when rebuilding a Wichita STVC Clutch: stvc-replacement-guide, Torque-Inc Any questions, contact your local Sales Engineer. We are happy to be of service.
Rebuilding a LI (Low Inertia) Wichita Clutch
Here is a helpful sheet to show the items to inspect/replace when rebuilding a Wichita LI Clutch: LIC-replacement-guide, Torque-Inc Any questions, contact your local Sales Engineer. We are happy to be of service.
Quick Release Valves (QRV’s)
Most industrial Air Clutch/Brake applications have Quick Release Valves (QRV or Quick Exhaust) engineered into the air system to provide rapid exhaust of the air pressure by providing a large exhaust port right at the clutch or brake. Air systems with properly...
Wichita Clutch Founder Joh Hart Wilson recognized.
Wichita Clutch founder John Hart Wilson is recognized by the dedication of his house as a "Texas Historical Site. Details: https://www.wichitacountyhistoricalcommission.org/john-hart-wilson.html
New Spring Engaged Industrial Friction Clutches from Mach III Transmit Torque Until Disengaged with Air Pressure
Nine new catalog models offer torque transmission in the absence of air pressure or during power-off conditions. Mach III Clutch, Inc. announces new spring engaged industrial friction clutches for torque transmission in the absence of air pressure or during power-off...
Bad Bearings = Can damage a Clutch.
https://youtu.be/Xx9PHzP5Q8c?si=8Nxe5i3XjotTvZXV Bad Flywheel Bearings can quickly destroy a clutch. Bearing failures cause excess misalignment that can seriously affect clutch life on shears and presses.
Wichita Kopper Kool Brake Renewal Kits
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...
Protect Your Teeth!!!
Brake Drive Plate with teeth worn by excessive angular alignment. 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. Uncoiler Brake with rapid tooth wear, ready to check...
Don’t Starve your Clutch
Many times when Torque Inc. gets called to help customers with Clutch and Brake problems we find the root cause is an inadequate air system starving the clutch and/or brake. Below is an excellent example of this phenomenon with a separate Clutch/Brake...