The Rowland Company
The Rowland Company
4900 North 20th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Toll Free: (800) 925-8824
Phone: (215) 455-4900
Fax: (215) 455-8888
Email: rowland@rowland2.com
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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 324WCS

Dimension D24

 N/A 1.06 in27 mm

Dimension D25

 N/A 1.75 in44 mm

Dimension D29

 N/A 0.250 in6.4 mm

Dimension D46

 N/A 1.38 in35 mm

Dimension D43

 N/A 4.13 in105 mm
Dimension G1 N/A 29.998 in761.9 mm

Dimension H10

 N/A 12.75 in324 mm

Dimension H13

 N/A 24.375 in619.1 mm

Dimension J1

 N/A 11.50 in292 mm

Dimension J2

 N/A 30.89 in785 mm
Inlet Port Thread Size O22 N/A 1/2-14

Inlet Bolt Circle Diameter

 N/A 18.50 in470 mm
Minimum Bore Range3 N/A 5.50 in140 mm
Maximum Bore Range4 N/A 7.38 in187 mm

Dimension D1

 N/A 13.19 in335 mm

Dimension D

 N/A 20.12 in511 mm

Dimension D2

 N/A 19.00 in483 mm
Number of Coolant Ports (O)5 N/A 8

Coolant Port Thread Size

 N/A 3/4 SAE ORB

Gear Part Number

 N/A 412433

Torque Rating

 N/A 232000 lb·in26193 Nm

Release Pressure

 N/A 80 psi5.5 bar
Thermal Rating6 N/A 810 hp604 kW
Water Flow Rate7 N/A 81 gpm306.6 dm³/min

Housing (Inertia)

 N/A 1022 lb·ft²43.07 kg·m²

Disc & Gear (Weight)

 N/A 0.84 87

Disc & Gear (Inertia)

 N/A 1010 234 42.56 9.2
Maximum Slip Speed8 N/A 715 rpm
Maximum Freewheeling Speed9 N/A 1200

Housing (Weight)

 N/A 872 lb395 kg

Water Volume

 N/A 480 7.89

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)