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VC-501 Narrow Series Clutch Element

VC-501 Narrow Series Clutch Element

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Explore the VC-501 Narrow Series Clutch Element with high torque rating, ventilated construction, and easy maintenance for heavy-duty applications.

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The VC-501 Narrow Series Clutch Element is engineered for heavy-duty clutch or brake applications, offering high torque transmission and extended operating life. Manufactured by Eaton-Airflex, this element in size 16VC600 provides a torque rating of 65 lb·in, a maximum speed of 1400 rpm, and features a ventilated construction for efficient heat dissipation. Its serviceability allows for easy maintenance and replacement parts availability, making it a reliable choice for various applications including grinding mills, marine propulsion, metal forming machinery, and oil field machinery.

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Features 0
Ventilated ConstructionFriction shoe backing plates have large air passages through their entire length. This construction coupled with scalloped side plates allows cooling air to flow through the element. In addition, the large exposed inside diameter assures the coolest possible operation. None of the heat is generated deep in the element's internal parts where it can be trapped. The open construction assures rapid heat dissipation.ServiceabilityThe VC clutch can be dismantled on the shaft to gain access to its component parts. All parts are available as replacement parts.A limited number of element sizes are available in a split configuration. They are used in applications having limited axial access for element maintenance. The following pages give additional descriptive information, selection procedures and common clutch and brake arrangements for the complete VC product line.
General Description 0
VC design and construction is different from the CB and CM elements in that the torque is transmitted by torque bars rather than the sidewalls of the actuating tube. The loose actuating tube is contained within a housing formed by a rim and two side plates. and is replaceable. The torque bars, which are held in position by the side plates, pass through cavities in the backing plates of the friction shoes. Pressurizing the actuating tube forces the friction shoes to engage around a cylindrical drum. Leaf springs in the torque bar cavities of the backing plates retract the friction shoes when the actuating tube pressure is released. Element torque capacity is dependent upon the applied pressure and rotating speed. Catalog ratings are given at 75 psi (5.2 bar) and zero rpm. Maximum recommended pressure is 125 psi (8.6 bar). Adjustment for pressure and speed is explained under Selection Procedure.VC elements are available in 24 sizes which are identified by the drum diameter in inches on which they constrict and the width in inches of its friction lining. For a given drum diameter it is possible to have two different lining widths. For this reason, the elements are grouped by lining width into a narrow series and a wide series. As an example, the narrow series 20VC600 and the wide series 20VC1000 both constrict on a 20 inch diameter drum. But, the narrow unit has a lining width of 6 inches, and the wide unit has a lining width of 10 inches. The smallest VC element will constrict on a 11.5 inch (292 mm) diameter drum and the largest on a 76 inch (1930 mm) diameter drum.Two elements of a narrow series can be bolted together to form a dual element having twice the torque capacity of a single element. With the exception of the 14VC1000 element, the wide series elements can also be dualed. The large drum hub diameter and small drum diameter restricts the radial space available for mechanically connecting the drums to the hub and makes dualing the 14VC1000 elements impractical.The VC design offers the following features in addition to the constricting features described earlier in this section.
Note 0
Part Number refers to basic part number only. When ordering, the number of air inlets and type of connection must be specified.
Specifications Actuation
Air Applied
Specifications Air Tube Cavity
120 in³ | 1.97 dm³
Specifications Angle Q
15.000 º
Specifications Centrifugal Loss Cs
2.00 E-06 bar/rpm2 | 29 E-06 psi/rpm2
Specifications Diameter L
0.500 in | 12.7 mm
Specifications Dimension D2
7.38 in | 187 mm
Specifications Dimension D24
2.88 in | 73 mm
Specifications Dimension D25
0.59 in | 15 mm
Specifications Dimension D3
0.31 in | 8 mm
Specifications Dimension G
25.500 in | 647.7 mm
Specifications Dimension H2
24.375 in | 619.1 mm
Specifications Dimension H6
16.22 in | 412 mm
Specifications Dimension H7
24.38 in | 619 mm
Specifications Dimension O3
0.38 in | 10 mm
Specifications Dimension O4 Number
4
Specifications Dimension O4 Size
3/8-18 NPT
Specifications Dimension V
0.69 in | 0.69 mm
Specifications Friction Area
283 in² | 1825 cm²
Specifications Friction Lining Thickness
0.32 in
Specifications Friction Shoe Width W
6.00 in | 152 mm
Specifications Inertia
115 lb·ft² | 4.83 kg·m²
Specifications Manufacturer
Eaton-Airflex
Specifications Maximum Speed
1400 rpm
Specifications Minimum Drum Diameter
15.91 in | 404 mm
Specifications New Friction Lining Thickness
8 mm
Specifications Number Of Hole L
12
Specifications Size
16VC600
Specifications Tolerance For Sizes G
+0.000/-0.005 in | +0.00/-0.20 mm
Specifications Torque Rating 75 Psi55 Bar
65 lb·in | 7.34 Nm
Specifications Weight
151 lb | 68 kg
Specifications Worn Friction Lining Thickness
0.16 in | 4 mm
Specifications W Number
8
Where Used 0
Grinding Mills Marine Propulsion Metal Forming MachineryOil Field Machinery