Centrifugal Clutch

Technical Description:

The GME-series centrifugal clutch couplings are used to give a load free start and smooth acceleration.

Ideal for combustion engine drives because:

• Ideal free load at engine start-up.
• Serves as automatic throttle controlled clutch.
• Eliminates shock loads.
• Prevents engine stall under sudden overload.
• Prevents engine reverse swing when coming to rest.
• Limits vibratory torques to safe level.
• Combines advantages of an efficient flexible coupling.
• 100% efficiency saves fuel.
• Long trouble-free life with no routine maintenance.

Ideal for electric motor drives because:

• Motor is started load-free.
• Uses peak motor torque to start heavy inertia machinery
• Loads are smoothly accelerated giving soft start.
• Reduces shock on shafts and gearing.
• Gives protection against momentary overloads.
• 100% efficient power transmission.
• Serves as an efficient flexible coupling.
• Automatic action, ideal for dual/stand-by drives.
• Saves energy therefore saves costs.

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