Wichita Clutch LKM Clutch User Manual

Industrial Clutch Products

MODEL LKM

Air Set Marine Clutches

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LKM Clutch Design Features

Rotary air inlet.

Compact multiple disc construction means less overhung weight and minimum gear center requirements.

Clutch designed with total attention given to maximizing ventilation for cool-running operation and the ability
to perform high energy engagements with minimum temperature build-up.

Precision machining of all components ensures positive interchangeability of all mating parts.

Outboard quill support bearing
cavity machined integral with the
clutch cylinder in a steel or cast
iron sleeve.

Positive Plate Separation

Separating springs are integral
with each clutch disc to positively
separate and hold the discs in a
fixed disengaged position.

Cylinder/piston made of high
strength aluminum alloy to
minimize overhung weight.

High strength hardened alloy
s

teel drive hub splines coated
with a baked-on high temperature
solid film lubricant for excellent
c

om-patibility and longevity.

Inner disc drive spline
length sized for maximum
load-carrying capacity.

High quality
non-asbestos
lining materials
and maximum
areas ensure
excellent heat
dissipation and
lining life.

High strength hardened alloy steel
drive studs ensure free plate motion
during engagement and disengage­ment. The use of drive studs, rather
than splines, allows wear particles
and other contaminants to exit the
clutch as well as provides an
excellent path for cooling air flows.

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