OREANDA-NEWS. Power management company Eaton today introduced the Airflex® High Energy Ventilating Constricting (HEVC) clutch, providing 10,000 foot-pounds per square inch (ft-lb/in2) energy capacity and engagement slip times of up to 15 seconds for grinding mills and severe clutching and braking applications. The increased energy allows longer mill startup times, reducing peak energy usage, safeguarding driveline components, and providing mining mill operations a potential cost reduction with the ability to downsize their clutch.

The Airflex HEVC clutch uses metallic friction lining to sustain more torque and extend slip times to improve efficiency and extend operating life of driveline components, delivering optimal performance in high temperatures and decreasing maintenance costs. With industry-leading energy capacity and driveline component protection, the Airflex HEVC clutch offers low friction wear and is capable of sustaining torque instead of fade at high temperatures.

“Grinding mill and mining operations are constantly looking to improve productivity while minimizing maintenance costs, and need equipment that thrives to meet these needs,” said Mike Williams, product line manager, Eaton. “At Eaton, we deliver innovative, energy efficient solutions to help customers enhance their bottom line. The new Airflex HEVC clutch helps reduce peak energy usage during mill startups, avoiding harsh mill starts and helps operators save on energy and maintenance costs.”

The Airflex HEVC clutch provides an approximate 10 percent increase of the starting torque of a comparably sized clutch. Upgrade kits are available for existing applications, providing a quick, easy and cost-effective solution to challenging installations.

The Airflex HEVC clutch comes in a wide range of sizes capable of integrating with a variety of motors. The clutches are engineered to meet motor application requirements from 275 to 1,100 rotations per minute (RPM).

Eaton is a power management company with 2014 sales of $22.6 billion. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 99,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.