Overload clutch gets its own website

A new website aims to help design engineers and industrial distributors select the Centric Clutch overload clutch that is best for a given application. Commonly used in applications such as paper converting, packaging, wastewater treatment, braking and material handling, these products offer valuable machine design benefits. The new www.CentricClutch.com features downloadable product guides and application information for Centric Clutch mechanical and pneumatic centrifugal overload clutch products.

Technical data and product specifications for a variety of models can be accessed easily with the click of a mouse.

And a special section offers important considerations and helpful guidelines for selecting a Centric Clutch.

Overload clutches provide design advantages such as machine protection and reduced repair time during jamming load conditions.

Centric clutches offer an accurate method of resetting the torque without operator intervention.

A single position clutch will reengage in the exact rotational position each time - often necessary for system timing in bottling, packaging, paper converting and other similar applications.

Overload clutches provide consistent torque levels after many overloads.

At very low speeds, systems can develop a large amount of unnecessary torque that can damage drive system components (shafts, gearboxes, chains, couplings, etc.) in the advent of a jam.

A torque limiter will restrict the torque to the set level and extend system component life.