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Type DC elements can be used as either pressure actuated clutches or brakes. They are available in single and multiple disc designs.

Pressurizing the cylinder causes the piston to clamp the friction disc assemblies between clamping plates. External springs ensure positive disengagement.

Type DC elements are available in five basic disc sizes with static torque ratings to 2,061,000 lb.in (233.000 N.m). Element sizes are indicated by the number of friction discs and by the disc diameter in inches.more
Unit of Measure

Features

N/A Favorable torque to size ratio.
DC type elements are physically smaller than most other type clutches and brakes with the same torque capacity.

Low inertia friction disc assembly.
Reduces the overall inertia that must be started or stopped.

Optional split friction discs.
Allows removal of friction discs without disturbing other components of drive system in mid-shaft element arrangement.

Long wearing, self lubricating PolyPak* seals.
Eliminates premature twisting failure and requires no external lubrication.

Where Used

N/A

  • Power Presses
  • Tension Brakes
  • Emergency Stop Brakes on Unwind Stands

Specifications

Dimension D1

 9.31 in236 mm

W4

 14.50 in368 mm

Dimension D46

 0.00 in0 mm

Dimension D31

 1.75 in44 mm

Dimension D44

 0.25 in6 mm

Dimension H16

 11.50 in292 mm

H Number

 4

H Size

 3/8-16NC-2

Bolt Circle

 12.25 in311 mm
Dimension J1 30.630 in778.0 mm
Dimension J12 24.375 in619.1 mm
Dimension J23 30.58 in777 mm

Dimension O2

 1/2-14 NPT

Number of Friction Discs

 3

Size

 325DC

Dynamic Torque Rating at 75 psi (5.2 bar)

 480000 lb·in54190 Nm

Maximum Speed of Disc

 1400 rpm

Maximum Speed of Element

 650 rpm

Housing (Inertia)

 501 lb·ft²21.11 kg·m²

Disc & Gear (Inertia)

 140 lb·ft²5.90 kg·m²

Disc and Gear (Weight)

 403 lb183 kg

Housing (Weight)

 821 lb372 kg

Gear Part Number

 416623

Minimum Bore

 6.25 in159 mm

Maximum Bore

 6.88 in175 mm

Manufacturer

 Eaton-Airflex

Actuation

 Air (DC)

Note

N/A Basic part number only. Gear not included.
Some high torque applications of three and four disc elements require additional support on the cylinder side of the unit. Contact your local Airflex representative for more details.

  • 1 Tolerance +0.000/-0.003 in (+0.00/-0.08 mm)
  • 2 Tolerance +0.003/-0.000 in (+0.08/-0.00 mm)
  • 3 Maximum diameter of "as cast" surfaces.