Wichita Clutch Air Clutches & PTOs

Air Power Take-Offs (PTO) Overview

Wichita's Air PTO is powered by our heavy-duty Standard Vent clutch. With large friction areas for high energy starts and an air actuated clutch for remote or automatic control of the PTO.

Combination Clutch/Brake Overview

For start/stop cyclic applications. The CCB consists of an air applied clutch and a spring applied / air release brake combined in one unit.

Designed for dry running only.

Grinding Mill Clutch (GMC) Overview

Wichita Grinding Mill Clutches are specially designed to provide quick, smooth starts with limited current surge for heavy duty grinding mills. The clutch is adaptable to remote control allowing centralized operation through simple air or electric circuits.

Low Inertia (LI) Overview

Wichita's Air PTO is powered by our heavy-duty Standard Vent clutch. With large friction areas for high energy starts and an air actuated clutch for remote or automatic control of the PTO.

Low Inertia High Torque (LI/HT) Overview

For high cyclic and general clutching duties where space or weight are at a premium. The LI/HT is designed for end-shaft mounting onto a bearing supported flywheel or gear wheel.

Mechanical Power Take-Offs (PTO) Overview

Wichita's mechanical PTO's are powered by Eaton's Solo^TM mechanical 2-plate clutch. Built-in damping springs on the clutch; driven discs and no pilot bearing are some of the standard features that make Wichita's mechanical PTO user friendly when applied in the harsh environment of diesel engines.

Standard Ventilated (SV) Overview

Large friction area for high energy smooth controlled start-up.

Air applied clutch with full circle.

1,2,3 or 4 disc design to suit various shaft diameters speed and torque requirements.

Quick change ring design option provides:-easy maintenance-smooth controlled engagement.

Unaffected by centrifugal force, these Marine Clutch units are custom built to satisfy marine classification society requirements. Designed for high inertia loads such as main propulsion drives where smooth controlled starts are needed. The SV is suitable for through-shaft or in line shaft-to-shaft mounting. Best suited as a coupling clutch to connect two shafts.