Water Cooled Brake
Wichita Water Cooled Brakes provide high heat dissipation in a cost effective design. The proven air tube actuation allows precise web tension with simple air controls. A simple,cost effective design, with a one piece steel water jacket to eliminate leakage.
Features
- Characteristics
- Pneumatically applied - spring release
- Water cooled for good heat transfer
- 1, 2, 3 or 4 disc design
- Standard or Low Coefficient (LC) friction pads for various torque requirements
- Multi-range actuators for optimum torque selection optional on some sizes
- For use in dry environment only
- End-of-shaft or through shaft mounting
- Continuous slipping and tension control applications
- Heavy duty stopping and holding applications
- Fast engagement and cyclic applications
- Outer ring of brake must be supported by machine frame
- Inner hub of brake must be supported by machine shaft
- Designed for horizontal shaft axis. Consult Wichita if vertical mounting is required
- Maximum water inlet pressure is 4.5 bar
- The brake should be suitably guarded when in use
