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Mach III’s president, Lesli Riehemann, talks tension control in the Industry Q& A feature of Flexible Packaging Magazine. To read the full article, click here or on one of the images.
Click here for more information about Mach III’s SensiFlex® Tension Control Clutches and Brakes, the only pneumatically actuated single disc units designed specifically for tensioning applications.
Mach III designs and manufactures air and spring engaged friction clutches, brakes, clutch-brake combinations and mechanical friction torque limiters for industry and assists clients in the proper selection and use of these components. Catalog products are offered in torque capacities to 41,000 pound inches for shaft sizes to 3.5 Inches. Larger custom designed units available.
An enclosed torque limiter with a pilot mounted pulley designed and manufactured by Mach III Clutch, Inc. is featured in the February 2013 edition of Machine Design Magazine.
Click here for a link to the online edition of the story.
To view the full line of catalog model mechanical friction torque limiters available from Mach III Clutch, click here.
Contact engineering for more information or to discuss an application: engineering@machiii.com
Mechanical engineers including clutches, brakes or torque limiters in their power transmission system designs will save time with the 3D models available for download from the Mach III Clutch, Inc. website at www.machiii.com. On the right side of every product spec table are buttons that allow users to access 3D models for all Mach III catalog products.
Users are next asked to enter a minimal amount of information and to choose a file type (IGS, IPT or STP). After clicking “Send Request” an email is sent immediately to the address provided with a link to the file.
Mach III Clutch, Inc. introduces their latest catalog, containing 59 pages of new and updated product information about the industrial power transmission products manufactured by the company. The catalog provides specifications and dimensions for the 247 standard pneumatic clutches, brakes, combination clutch-brakes, tension control clutches and brakes and mechanical torque limiters made by Mach III Clutch. All product pages now include direct links to the corresponding Mach III website page where users can quickly access 3D models and detailed spec sheets. The PDF catalog can be downloaded from the company website at the following URL: http://www.machiii.com/Catalog-Request/.
New products included in the 2012 Mach III Catalog:
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Clutches, brakes and combination clutch-brakes made by Mach III are single or multiple disc friction devices that are either air engaged/spring released, or spring engaged/air released. Mach III’s mechanical torque limiters are continuously engaged single or multiple disc friction devices that slip in the event of overload until the problem is cleared or the drive is shut down. Products are available in a variety of mounting styles including NEMA frame, end of shaft, through shaft, shaft-to-shaft coupling, flange and foot mount. All products are 100% designed and made in the USA by Mach III Clutch, Inc. at their Walton, KY facility.
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Mach III Clutch, Inc. will showcase nineteen new ultra-low torque additions to the SENSIFLEX® rewind clutch and unwind brake line at Labelexpo Americas, September 11-13, 2012. Used to maintain tension on a web by holding back the unwind shaft and/or driving the rewind shaft, SENSIFLEX® brakes and clutches deliver smooth slip performance over the range of torque output required. The new SENSIFLEX® Ultra-Low torque models are ideal for challenging label printing and narrow web processing conditions where web tensions are low and the range of torque output required from the brake or clutch is narrow. Visit stand #1404 in Hall A for live demonstrations.
The patented SENSIFLEX® brakes and clutches are designed specifically for unwind and rewind tension control. They incorporate design features which make them ideally suited for slip application conditions:
To preview a video demonstration of a SensiFlex® clutch in operation, visit www.machiii.com/labelexpo2012. This same demonstration will be running live in stand 1404 at Labelexpo Americas along with a demonstration of the heat dissipating air flow created by the patented SensiFlex® radial cooling hole design. Mach III offers customized versions of SensiFlex® brakes and clutches which incorporate special couplings, pulleys, sprockets and adapters, examples of which will be on display at Labelexpo.
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Nine new catalog models offer torque transmission in the absence of air pressure or during power-off conditions.
Mach III Clutch, Inc. announces new spring engaged industrial friction clutches for torque transmission in the absence of air pressure or during power-off conditions. Mach III spring engaged clutches are available in both regular duty and heavy duty models offering fixed torque transmission from 506 to 24,375 pound inches. These clutches release when air pressure is applied to overcome spring pressure. Catalog models currently available mount at the end of the shaft and include a finished pilot for easy mounting of a sprocket or pulley. Spring engaged friction clutches are made to order with bore and keyway sizes specified by the buyer for shaft sizes from 0.625 to 3.5 Inches. Metric sizes are also available. A rotary air union is included.
Mach III is one of a small number of manufacturers offering spring engaged air released industrial clutches. The advantage of a friction design, according to Peter Buckley, the company’s Senior Applications Engineer, is that “In contrast with spring engaged tooth clutches which must be engaged at zero or low speed, friction clutches slip slightly when engaged dynamically allowing engagement at any speed.” No lubrication or periodic maintenance is required. When worn, friction linings can be replaced in the field.
Features include:
Click Here To View Specifications for Mach III Regular Duty Spring Set Clutches
Click Here To View Specifications for Mach III Heavy Duty Spring Set Clutches
Click Here To View A Video of an Application Using Mach III Spring Set Clutches
Mach III Clutch, Inc., for over 45 years, has designed and manufactured friction clutches, brakes, combination clutch brakes and torque limiters for industrial power transmission. Mach III specializes in customized designs and works directly with OEM’s, distributors and user customers. Mach III products are used in a wide array of industries including theme park attractions, packaging, material handling, narrow web converting, food processing, and aerospace. The company is headquartered in Walton, KY in the Northern Kentucky-Greater Cincinnati Area.
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