Water-Cooled Clutches/Brakes suit heavy-duty appliactions.
Press Release Summary:
AquaMaKKs(TM) water-cooled clutches and brakes provide accurate torque control for constant tensioning for continuous slip tension applications in oil and gas, metal processing and forming, forestry, and marine deck machinery. Use of minimal parts facilitates installation and maintenance, while materials of construction and finishes provide protection in challenging environments. Water jacket design promotes heat absorption and torque stability, optimizing heat dissipation.
Original Press Release:
New AquaMaKKs(TM) from WICHITA CLUTCH Water-Cooled Clutches and Brakes
May 23, 2007 - Wichita Falls, TX - Wichita Clutch, part of Altra Industrial Motion, announces the availability of new AquaMaKKs water-cooled clutches and brakes, which provide accurate torque control for constant tensioning. AquaMaKKs are ideally suited for heavy-duty, continuous slip tension applications in oil and gas, metal processing and forming, forestry, and marine deck machinery.
AquaMaKKs can be put to use in a variety of industries:
Oil & Gas: Ideal for drawworks applications as well as integration into electronic drilling systems.
Metal Processing & Forming: Control tension on the coilers in metal processing plants and control tension in unwind stands and slitters in metal-forming facilities.
Marine Deck Machinery: High heat dissipation and accurate tension controls make AquaMaKKs perfect for positioning and mooring winches.
Forestry: AquaMaKKs water-cooled brakes control winch drives for mobile forestry equipment, such as yarders.
AquaMaKKs offer a number of benefits to users. They have few parts, so they are easier to install and maintain, saving time and money. Each unit features premium materials and finishes, which will protect the unit in challenging environments, including exposure to salt water. The unique water jacket design (patent pending) ensures high heat absorption and torque stability, allowing for greater heat dissipation compared to similarly sized units.
AquaMaKKs include a mounting pattern that enables direct replacement to Wichita or other units, eliminating costly design changes. And units are available as standard or custom-engineered to meet specific application requirements.
For more information on AquaMaKKs water-cooled clutches and brakes, contact Wichita Clutch at 800-964-3262 or visit www.wichitaclutch.com .
About Altra Industrial Motion
Altra Industrial Motion is a leading multinational designer, producer and marketer of a wide range of electromechanical power transmission products. The company brings together strong brands covering over 40 product lines with production facilities in nine countries. Our leading brands include Boston Gear, Warner Electric, TB Wood's, Formsprag Clutch, Wichita Clutch, Ameridrives Couplings, Kilian Manufacturing, Marland Clutch, Nuttall Gear, Stieber Clutch, Twiflex Limited, Bibby Transmissions, Matrix International, Inertia Dynamics, Huco-Dynatork and Warner Linear.
