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Wichita Clutch Mesur-Fil Fluid Coupling for Mine Sizers
A major mining OEM required rugged fluid couplings for use on a series of mine sizers.
The top-fed machines utilize twin toothed rollers that crush stone to a predetermined
aggregate size for construction customers. The couplings, mounted between the drive
motors and gearboxes, are needed to protect the drivetrain during high-torque starts
and jams.
The ability to deliver reliable, smooth, soft starts on a variety of mine sizers and feeder
breakers made Mesur-Fil® fluid couplings from Wichita Clutch the ideal choice for this
high-inertia load application. The couplings allow the drive motors to start unloaded
and reach operating speed with a smooth, controlled acceleration that significantly
reduces the strain on the drivetrain components. The units also provide overload
protection when material gets jammed between the toothed rollers.
Mesur-Fil® fluid couplings feature high temperature Viton seals and have no
metal-to-metal contact. The couplings provide energy savings by reducing current
draw on the drive motor by 33%. All aluminum housings yield low rotating inertia.
Models are available with a wide range of mounting options for use with motors from
1/2 HP to 50 HP.
Highlights
- Designed for high-inertia
load applications
- Jam/overload protection
- Reduced energy
consumption
- No metal-to-metal contact
- All aluminum housings
- High-temperature Viton
seals