Model DBA brakes are spring applied, pressure released, disc style brakes. They develop equal torque in either direction of rotation. Their torque and thermal capacities allow them to be used in the most demanding applications.

Brake construction and operation is shown in the figure. Pressurizing the brake compresses the brake springs and withdraws the clamping plates from the brake discs. Standard brakes are furnished with either one or two discs, which are free to move axially.

Model DBA uses a rubber diaphragm to form the releasing pressure chamber and to serve as the releasing piston. Brake friction material is attached to stationary components. Brake discs are either solid or ventilated. The disc type is indicated by an S for solid, or V, for ventilated, in the brake model designation. Solid discs are used in applications requiring a heat sink and/or where engagement is infrequent. Ventilated discs are recommended for cyclic applications.

Torque ratings listed are for brakes with a standard compliment of springs. The quantity of springs can be varied to customize the torque of the brake to suit a particular application. Consult the factory for brake torque of units with nonstandard spring configurations.

Brake sizes are indicated by the number of brake discs and the disc diameter in inches. For instance, size 229DBA has two discs 29 inches in diameter.

Model DBB brakes are spring applied, pressure released, disc style brakes. They develop equal torque in either direction of rotation. Their torque and thermal capacities allow them to be used in the most demanding applications.

Brake construction and operation is shown in the figure. Pressurizing the brake compresses the brake springs and withdraws the clamping plates from the brake discs. Standard brakes are furnished with either one or two discs, which are free to move axially.

Model DBB uses a conventional piston design to release the brake discs.

The rotating component of the DBB style brake is a very low inertia friction disc core with riveted on friction discs. The low inertia of the rotating components coupled with the high heat sink capacity of the stationary members allow these units to provide superior performance in high cyclic applications. In applications requiring higher speed operation or where precise balance of the rotating components is required, the DBBS style is offered, which utilizes a solid rotor and stationary friction material. Similar to the DBAS design, the DBBS should only be used for applications where brake engagement is non-cyclic.

Torque ratings listed are for brakes with a standard compliment of springs. The quantity of springs can be varied to customize the torque of the brake to suit a particular application. Consult the factory for brake torque of units with non-standard spring configurations.

Brake sizes are indicated by the number of brake discs and the disc diameter in inches. For instance, size 225DBB has two discs 25 inches in diameter.

Wichita Spring-Set Air Release Brakes are ideal for fail safe protection of process equipment. Constructed of high strength cast iron, this improved design has thick friction discs for longer wear life. The fast acting airtube design assures quick, smooth stops.

Wichita Low Inertia clutches and brakes are air applied, spring released disc style units that develop torque proportional to the air pressure applied. The units are designed to be free from effects of centrifugal force and self-energization. Low inertia start/stop parts reduce acceleration times which allows more cycles per minute as well as reducing heat generated.

Torque – 3,160 to 17,850,000 in-lbs
Applications – Presses, Shears, Bulk Material Handling and General Industrial Equipment

Wichita Clutch Standard Vent clutches are designed for reliable in-line power transmission. The simple air-tube design, with small air volume, speeds engagement and disengagement. It is ideally suited for large inertia loads where smooth controlled starts are needed.

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. For instance, size 225DC has two friction discs 25 inches in diameter.

Eaton Airflex has introduced a revolutionary new design in disc brake technology called the Floating Housing Brake (FHB). The spring applied (power off), air-cooled disc brake is well suited for applications in Surface Mining, Oilfield and other heavy-duty industrial machinery designs.

The FHB is an air cooled spring applied brake with exceptional friction life and rapid friction replacement capability. It is supplied with long wearing, organic friction material and a rugged solid cast, rotating disc that provides lower inertia than typical caliper brakes.

Technical Introduction

The FHB brake is offered for applications with non-cyclic brake engagement that require higher speed operation or precise balance of the rotating components is required. It uses a solid rotor and stationary friction material to develop equal torque in either direction of rotation. The disc is mounted on the shaft which is to be stopped while the brake assembly is attached to the machine frame. Pressurizing the brake compresses the brake springs and withdraws the clamping force from the brake disc so the shaft can rotate freely. As air pressure is exhausted, the springs force the pressure plate towards the mounting flange and the spring housing which in turn forces the floating plate away from the mounting flange, clamping the disc and the friction pad assembly.