Developed as a retrofit replacement for a tooth clutch, this compact air actuated friction clutch provides . . .
- 208 pound inches torque @ 80 PSI
- 4.49 inches overall length
- 1.0 inch bore
- Double-single 60A19 sprockets
- Enclosed construction
. . . and unlike a tooth clutch, it provides a soft start and can be engaged dynamically at higher speeds.
If you have interest in this or a similar design, contact us. Or, if you are curious about Mach III, read more about our company.
All Mach III products are made in the USA and lead times for custom designs average only one week longer than for similar sized catalog products.
For other custom design examples, scroll through this blog or visit our custom design page.
Mach III developed this covered brake, a variation of our SensiFlex® tension control brake, to provide tension 
on Mylar film during a coating process. There was a potential for overspray to occur so the brake needed to be covered.
- 82 Pound Inches Torque @ 80 PSI
- 5.13 Inch Outside Diameter
- 2.75 Inch Length
- 1.125 Inch Bore with Standard Keyway
- Aluminum Housing
The brake is pictured both with and without the cover. Mach III makes a variety of covered clutches, brakes and torque limiters. 
Click below to see examples:
A manufacturer of plastic thermoforming machinery needed a replacement for a troublesome caliper brake but no manufacturer offered a servo brake that would match 
the Japanese built servo drive (metric) and a U.S. made gear reducer (imperial). Mach III saved the OEM the expense of modifying the machine design by creating a c-face, spring applied brake to fit between the two components. This example has a 55 mm input bore and a 1.625 Inch output shaft. Torque rating: 6400 pound inches, 58 PSI release.
Contact our engineering department to start working on a custom design solution for your application. Click Here for contact links.
Mach III commonly modifies catalog products and designs entirely unique assemblies to match customer’s
mounting requirements. In this example, Mach III’s customer sought an alternative for the electric combination clutch-brake shown on the right. The original unit was manufactured outside the US, was costly and had a unacceptably long lead time. After obtaining the application specs to determine the required clutch and brake torque, Mach III designed a drop-in replacement. Time to complete the application review, design process and production of the unit was just 5 weeks.
Custom Model: X5M1H-001
- Combination Air Engaged Clutch and Spring Engaged Brake
- Clutch Torque Capacity: 741 pound inches @ 80 PSI
- Brake Torque Rating: 163 pound inches (spring set) with 20-25 PSI release
- 20mm Diameter Output Shafts with Standard Keyseat
Contact our engineering department to start working on a custom design solution that meets the special needs of your application. Click Here for contact links.
Mach III frequently modifies catalog products to accommodate mounting and torque capacity requirements. Here is an example:
Catalog Model: MBR2K-STH
- Double Disc, Air Actuated Heavy Duty Friction Clutch Mechanism
- Torque Rating: 21,200 pound inches @ 80 PSI
- Mechanism Bore: Any size specified by customer to 3.5 Inch Maximum with Standard Keyway
- Standard Adapter with 8.563 Inch Bolt Circle
- Lead Time: 4 Weeks
Custom Model: MBR3K-001
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Motion Industries contacted Mach III Clutch searching for a replacement for a Conway 858-14 Stationaire Clutch Mechanism sought by a paper mill. The original clutch and adapter are underneath the guard in the picture on the right. After reviewing the application along with photographs and drawings provided by the customer, Mach III designed the MBR3K-001. An eleven inch friction diameter clutch with a 2.9375 Inch bore, the MBR3K-001 assembly (pictured below) includes both the clutch mechanism and a custom adapter flange. The design is a variation of Mach III’s catalog model Heavy Duty Clutch Mechanism. Mach III frequently adapts catalog models to match the specifications and mounting requirements of the application. Lead times for such customization are typically only a week longer than for catalog products.
Mach III has assisted a number of customers seeking items no longer available from Conway Clutch. While it is helpful to know the model number of the current Conway unit, it is more important to understand how the clutch is mounted and the function it is required to perform. Digital photos or a sketch of the clutch and how it relates to the existing drive train are particularly useful. For assistance replacing a Conway clutch or with any retrofit application, contact Mach III’s engineering department.
The photograph below shows a pair of Conway 858 series clutch mechanisms used on a Norton Hyprolap lapping machine. Both units are mounted on a common shaft with one acting as a brake and the other as a clutch. Due to the design of the machine, diameter and length were very limited. To provide a drop-in replacement, Mach III created the M5R2K-001 clutch mechanism (link to drawing below) by combining the catalog-standard M5R2K-STH clutch mechanism with a custom designed adapter. The pair cost the owner of this machine less than $2,000.00 USD and saved the additional expense of machine modification.
Mach III has assisted a number of customers seeking items no longer available from Conway Clutch. While it is helpful to know the model number of the current Conway unit, it is more important to understand how the clutch is mounted and the function it is required to perform. Digital photos like those on the right or a sketch of the clutch and how it relates to the existing drive train are extremely useful. Contact Mach III for assistance replacing a Conway clutch or with any retrofit application.
M5R2K-001 OUTLINE ASSEMBLY.pdf (175.09 kb)
