One-Way Cam Clutches from Tsubakimoto

One-way cam clutches from Tsubakimoto UK are mechanical devices that utilize differences in axial rotating direction and speed of rotation to prevent reverse rotary motion and ensure safety. These devices can achieve backstopping and overrunning in all types of applications, according to the company's press release. The units feature a full range of cams and provide the maximum number of load transmitting members per given diameter. This results in a torque capacity of 686,000 N-m. These clutches are used in general overrunning, indexing and backstopping operations. Clutches used in overrunning applications overrun at either the inner or outer race during the majority of clutch operating time and occasionally are called upon to lock up and drive. In backstop applications, clutches are used to prevent reverse rotation of drive shafts and damage to machinery by automatic application of the clutch. In conveyor applications, the inner race of the cam clutch is mounted directly onto the conveyor head pulley or other shaft with a low speed rotation while the other race is anchored to the conveyor frame to prevent reverse rotation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------