Power take-off clutches, Mechanical design, Design features – Wichita Clutch Mechanical Power Take-Offs User Manual
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Power Take-Off Clutches
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Wichita Clutch 800-964-3262
P-1100-WC 1/12
Shaft is supported
by ball bearings,
eliminating transmission
of damaging side loads.
Low hand lever effort.
30 lbs. vs. 100 lbs. for
over-center type PTO. Lever
can be mounted on either side
Optional
Support Base
In-Line
Design Features
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Side Load version incorporates a rugged
cylindrical roller bearing system which
eliminates trouble-prone pilot bear ings.
Provides 100% external support of take-off
shaft. Prevents trans mis sion of side loads
that fatigue or even damage the engine
crankshaft.
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Precise alignment ca pa bil i ties of the
bearing system ensure flywheel/clutch
concentricity to min i mize effects of diesel
engine torsional vibration.
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Performance-proven Fuller Solo Spring
clutch provides easy engagement. Axial
load is provided by three pairs of springs
placed at an angle to the clutch centerline,
reducing required axial force as the clutch
is disengaged. The discs are raced with
trapezoidal ceramic buttons, and are
dampened with an assembly of coaxial
springs mount ed in the disc hub.
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Dampened clutch discs prevent torsional
vibrations from damaging engine or
components.
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Available in 2 sizes, from 14" to 15 1/2" for
engines up to 420 HP @ 2100 RPM.
Available with
dampened
driven discs
No pilot bearing
required
Adjustment free
feature
automatically
adjusts clutch
through
normal use
Ideal for
vehicular flywheel
applications
Mechanical Design