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Item # 146312, WCS Disc Brake Elements

WCS elements are disc type, externally cooled, spring applied units. They are designed to absorb and dissipate the thermal loads associated with the most severe braking and tensioning applications. The WCS friction couple was developed specifically for continuous slip service and has a dynamic coefficient of friction which is larger than its static coefficient of friction. Special high coefficient linings are also available which provide 50% higher torque than standard friction linings and provide a 1:1 dynamic to static torque ratio.





Specifications  · General Description  · Features  · Where Used

Specifications

Size
418WCS

Dimension D24
0.93 in
24 mm

Dimension D25
1.47 in
37 mm

Dimension D29
0.250 in
6.4 mm

Dimension D46
1.25 in
32 mm

Dimension D43
3.14 in
80 mm

Dimension G1
23.250 in
590.6 mm

Dimension H10
11.00 in
279 mm

Dimension H13
18.250 in
463.5 mm

Dimension J1
8.50 in
216 mm

Dimension J2
23.69 in
602 mm

Inlet Port Thread Size O22
1/2-14

Inlet Bolt Circle Diameter
15.25 in
387 mm

Minimum Bore Range3
4.63 in
118 mm

Maximum Bore Range4
5.81 in
148 mm

Dimension D1
12.50 in
244 mm

Dimension D
19.89 in
505 mm

Dimension D2
19.02 in
483 mm

Number of Coolant Ports (O)5
10

Coolant Port Thread Size
1/2-14 NPT

Gear Part Number
414111

Torque Rating
148000 lb·in
16709 Nm

Release Pressure
80 psi
5.5 bar

Thermal Rating6
480 hp
357.9 kW

Water Flow Rate7
48 gpm
181.7 dm³/min

Housing (Inertia)
320 lb·ft²
13.48 kg·m²

Disc & Gear (Weight)
166
366

Disc & Gear (Inertia)
1.69
107
4.2
40

Maximum Slip Speed8
955 rpm

Maximum Freewheeling Speed9
1600

Housing (Weight)
458 lb
208 kg

Water Volume
245
4.02

Manufacturer
Eaton-Airflex

Actuation
Spring Applied, Air Release
1 Tolerance Sizes 8WCS thru 24 WCS +0.000/0.003 (+0.00/-0.08) 36WCS +0.000/-0.005 (+0.00/-0.13)
2 American National Pipe Thread.
3 Maximum bore sizes are based on flat keys, allow able gear hub stresses and torque ratings with a full complement of springs.
4 Maximum bore sizes are based on flat keys, allow able gear hub stresses and torque ratings with a full complement of springs.
5 American National Pipe Thread.
6 Based upon a 70 ºF (21 ºC) fresh water inlet temperature and a 50 ºF (28 ºC) temperature rise between inlet and outlet. See cooling requirements.
7 To insure proper cooling, inlet port must be located at the six o'clock position. Maximum allowable inlet pressure is 45 psi (3.1 bar).
8 Based upon a continuous slip velocity of 4500 fpm (22.9 mps).
9 Maximum freewheeling velocity is 7500 fpm (38.1 mps)


General Description
Element construction and operation is illustrated in the figure. Pressurizing the unit compresses the brake springs and withdraws the water jackets from the brake discs. Heat generated at the friction interfaces is quickly transferred to the circulating coolant.

Element sizes are indicated by the number of friction discs and the disc diameter in inches. For instance, size 224WCS has two friction discs 24 inches in diameter.


Features
Unique friction couple.
A specially formulated friction material, interfacing with a copper alloy surface, eliminates the stick-slip characteristic associated with ordinary frictional devices.

Rapid heat dissipation.
The copper interface conducts heat rapidly to the circulating coolant.

Open or closed loop coolant systems.
The element works equally well with open or closed loop circulating systems. On mobile equipment, the engine's cooling system can be tapped to provide coolant to the element.

Optional corrosion protection
For marine environment applications, protective coatings are available to minimize corrosion.


Where Used
  • Logging Equipment
  • Marine Mooring Systems
  • Drilling rigs