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Low Inertia High Torque Clutch

Pneumatic low inertia high torque (LIHT) clutch with pancake-style airtube for the highest torque-to-size ratio in the WPT range; suited to marine winches, steel shears and metal forming.

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Description

The WPT Power Low Inertia High Torque (LIHT) Clutch provides the highest torque-to-size ratio of any WPT product. A pancake-style airtube maximises actuator contact area to increase torque capacity, and a large air connection mounted directly on the airtube gives rapid clutch response. Applications include marine winches, steel shears and metal forming.

Key features

  • Predictable preventive maintenance
  • Solid, slotted or ventilated center plate options
  • End-of-shaft mounting only

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