Torque Talk
Torque Tips – Genuine Parts
TORQUE TIPS - GENUINE PARTS DON'T GET FOOLED BY IMITATIONS Don't be misled by companies selling imitation parts for your Wichita and Industrial Clutches and Brakes. Genuine Wichita/Industrial parts are engineered and manufactured using best practices to provide...
Torque Tips – Air System
TORQUE TIPS - AIR SYSTEM AIR SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING Most Air Clutch/Brake operating problems are caused by the air system. Torque Inc. finds the majority of issues with our customers air Clutches/Brakes are air system related. Application problems: * Inconsistent...
Torque Tips – Wichita/Industrial Clutch and Brake Alignment
TORQUE TIPS - ALIGNMENT ALIGNMENT TROUBLE SHOOTING Reliable air Clutch/Brake operation requires proper alignment. Proper installation needs to ensure both Parallel (concentricity) and Angular Alignment of the Clutch/Brake Ring (Housing) to the shaft. * Brakes are more...
Torque Tips – Electronic Drawings
TORQUE TIPS - ELECTRONIC DRAWINGS Torque Inc. maintains an extensive electronic library in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. Items in the library include drawings, parts lists, catalogs and manuals, for our products we represent: * Wichita Clutch * Industrial Clutch *...
Torque Tips – Clutch/Brake Rebuilding
TORQUE TIPS - CLUTCH/BRAKE REBUILDING WICHITA/INDUSTRIAL UNITS ARE SERVICEABLE Torque Inc., is available to assist you with by either: * Complete rebuild @ Torque Inc., with 1 year warranty on workmanship. * Parts and Technical support for you to rebuild in house....
Wichita Kopper Kool Waterjackets – Fit for Rebuild?
In order to rebuild a Wichita KKB the Waterjackets need to be clean from corrosion and have adequate o-ring grooves and copper support ribbing.
Chicago Sales Engineer Ron Hawes lands a Lunker
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E9dm5CfbgQ Chicago Sales Engineer Ron Hawes lands a nice Musky Fall 2009 in Northern Wisconsin.
Wichita Retrofit of National Cold Header/Bolt Maker
Wichita Clutch retrofitted on National Machine Blot Maker/Cold Header, replacing OEM Clutch with North East Ohio Rebuilder. Benefits of the Retrofit include: Airtube has longer Service Life than Piston Packing. Standard Clutch Design, backed by extensive Torque Inc...
Wichita 230 LIC, Heat Signature during Operation
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9MDyoxDKhk FLIR camera on clutch, 750rpm, both di-cvcp temps in top left of viewfinder. At 6stk/min continuous for 15minutes delta T was 110degF max. When idling for 5 minutes at 65degF ambient, cp temps went from 92-85degF.
108″ Wichita Clutch Cycling
Video of the largest Wichita Clutch in operation. Original Air-tube had life of over 30 years...