Torque Talk
Assembling a Wichita Clutch, Low Inertia Clutch
A short video showing the process to assemble a Wichita Clutch, LI (low inertia) Clutch.
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.
Rebuiilding 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.
What Wichita Clutch employees do for fun.
Team Wichita Clutch for 2011 Hotter'N Hell 100. Details Hotter'N Hell 100, Temps reached 109 degrees during this years ride. Way to go guys.
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: http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2011/may/19/a-marker-of-distinction/
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.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx9PHzP5Q8c Bad Flywheel Bearings can quickly destroy a clutch. Bearing failures cause excess misalignment that can seriously affect clutch life on shears and presses.
Wichita Clutch – AquaMakks in the News
Story detailing the new Wichita Clutch AquaMakks 24" and 36" Water Cooled Brakes in the news: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/jaz/jaz113.html