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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.
Unit of Measure

Specifications

Size

 N/A 218WCS

Dimension D24

 N/A 0.93 in24 mm

Dimension D25

 N/A 1.47 in37 mm

Dimension D29

 N/A 0.250 in6.4 mm

Dimension D46

 N/A 1.25 in32 mm

Dimension D43

 N/A 3.14 in80 mm
Dimension G1 N/A 23.250 in590.6 mm

Dimension H10

 N/A 11.00 in279 mm

Dimension H13

 N/A 18.250 in463.5 mm

Dimension J1

 N/A 8.50 in216 mm

Dimension J2

 N/A 23.69 in602 mm
Inlet Port Thread Size O22 N/A 1/2-14

Inlet Bolt Circle Diameter

 N/A 15.25 in387 mm
Minimum Bore Range3 N/A 3.38 in86 mm
Maximum Bore Range4 N/A 5.88 in149 mm

Dimension D1

 N/A 5.63 in143 mm

Dimension D

 N/A 13.33 in339 mm

Dimension D2

 N/A 12.55 in319 mm
Number of Coolant Ports (O)5 N/A 6

Coolant Port Thread Size

 N/A 1/2-14 NPT

Gear Part Number

 N/A 302907

Torque Rating

 N/A 76000 lb·in8580 Nm

Release Pressure

 N/A 80 psi5.5 bar
Thermal Rating6 N/A 240 hp179 kW
Water Flow Rate7 N/A 24 gpm90.9 dm³/min

Housing (Inertia)

 N/A 220 lb·ft²9.27 kg·m²

Disc & Gear (Weight)

 N/A 179 395

Disc & Gear (Inertia)

 N/A 2.6 20 39 66
Maximum Slip Speed8 N/A 955 rpm
Maximum Freewheeling Speed9 N/A 1600

Housing (Weight)

 N/A 548 lb167 kg

Water Volume

 N/A 125 2.05

Manufacturer

 N/A Eaton-Airflex

Actuation

 N/A Spring Applied, Air Release

General Description

N/A 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

N/A 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

N/A

  • Logging Equipment
  • Marine Mooring Systems
  • Drilling rigs
  • 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)