1、 Definition and types of pneumatic clutches

Pneumatic clutch is an important component widely used in various machinery and equipment, its main function is to connect or separate the power transmission of rotating shafts or gears and other components. According to their different structures and characteristics, pneumatic clutches are mainly divided into the following types:

1. Friction clutch

Friction clutch is the most common type of pneumatic clutch, which mainly consists of an active shaft, a driven shaft, and a friction plate. When compressed air enters the clutch, the friction plate is in close contact with the driving shaft, transmitting power to the driven shaft; When compressed air is discharged, the friction plate separates from the driving shaft, and power transmission is cut off. The characteristics of this clutch are simple structure, accurate action, and the ability to accurately control the contact and separation status of the friction plates, ensuring the stability and reliability of power transmission.

2. Tooth clutch

A toothed clutch is a type of clutch that transmits power through the meshing between gears. It mainly consists of driving gears, driven gears, and compressed air. When compressed air enters the clutch, the driving gear meshes closely with the driven gear, transmitting power to the driven gear; When compressed air is discharged, the driving gear and driven gear separate, and power transmission is cut off. The characteristics of this clutch are its simple structure, accurate action, and ability to withstand high torque, making it suitable for high demand application scenarios such as high-speed and heavy loads.

2、 Characteristics of pneumatic clutch

Accurate action: The pneumatic clutch has high action accuracy and can accurately control the contact and separation of the friction plates, ensuring the stability and reliability of power transmission.

Cushioning and shock absorption: The elastic clutch has buffering and shock absorption functions, which can absorb shock and vibration, improve the smoothness and service life of the equipment.

Simple structure: The structure of the pneumatic clutch is simple and clear, making it easy to maintain and maintain. Meanwhile, it has lower manufacturing costs and can reduce production costs.

Wide application range: Pneumatic clutch is suitable for various types of machinery and equipment, such as machine tools, printing machines, packaging machines, textile machines, etc. It can meet the needs and usage conditions of different fields.

High reliability: The pneumatic clutch has high reliability and can operate stably in harsh working environments. For example, it can maintain good performance and service life in environments such as high temperature, low temperature, humidity, and dust.

Strong controllability: The control methods of the pneumatic clutch are flexible and diverse, and the contact and separation status of the friction plate can be controlled by adjusting parameters such as compressed air pressure and flow rate. In addition, automatic control and adjustment can also be achieved by installing auxiliary devices such as sensors and controllers.

Energy conservation and environmental protection: Pneumatic clutches have lower energy consumption and lower pollution emissions. It does not require the use of oil or other liquid media, so it will not produce waste liquid or waste oil and other pollutants. At the same time, the operating efficiency of the pneumatic clutch is high, which can save energy consumption.

Pneumatic clutch, as an important mechanical component, plays an important role in various types of machinery and equipment. It has the characteristics of accurate action, buffering and shock absorption, simple structure, wide applicability, high reliability, strong controllability, energy conservation and environmental protection. In practical applications, pneumatic clutches can be selected and configured according to different usage needs and operating conditions.