Electromagnetic Clutch

Also found in: Wikipedia.

electromagnetic clutch

[i¦lek·trō·mag′ned·ik ′kləch]

(mechanical engineering)

A clutch based on magnetic coupling between conductors, such as a magnetic fluid and powder clutch, an eddy-current clutch, or a hysteresis clutch.

Electromagnetic Clutch

an electromagnetic device for the connection and disconnection of two coaxial shafts or of a shaft and a loosely fitting part, such as a gear or a pulley. Electromagnetic clutches provide for remote control and easy automation. They are used in, for example, metalcutting machine tools and diesel locomotives.

The following types of electromagnetic clutches are distinguished: electromagnetically activated friction clutches, electro-magnetically activated positive clutches, magnetic fluid and powder clutches, hysteresis clutches, and eddy-current clutches (seeCOUPLING).

Electromagnetically activated friction clutches are usually disk clutches; less often, they may be cone clutches. Electromagnetically activated positive clutches have small teeth that are usually located on the mating faces. In magnetic fluid and powder clutches, a space in the magnetic coupling system between the driving and driven clutch members is filled with a powder or liquid mixture that contains a ferromagnetic powder. Under the influence of a magnetic field, the viscosity of the mixture increases, thereby coupling the clutch members.

Mentioned in ?

References in periodicals archive ?

But when any slip is detected on the front wheels or the car is being driven enthusiastically an electromagnetic clutch located on the rear axle engages drive to the rear wheels to improve traction.

MINI goes 4x4 with Countryman

The TM does not state or show the driveshaft's U-joint located at the PTO's electromagnetic clutch side, so this is often missed.

Keeping oil on the level

Because the rotors have a low inertia design, less resistance and a lower torque, drag is produced and engagement/ disengagement is provided by an electromagnetic clutch.

Ogura (super)charges into marine diesel markets: superchargers standard on Volvo Penta KAD43P marine engine; designed to provide higher torque at low speed for better acceleration

The power train includes an air-cooled 6-cylinder turbo-charged diesel engine that develops 162 horsepower at 2,500 rpm, electromagnetic clutch, and 5-speed transmission with reverse and planetary reduction final drive to the 4-inch hex chuck.

McLaughlin Mfg

Also, an electromagnetic clutch allows detachment of the measurement heads with the push of a button for fast access to the measurement gap for cleaning and removal of paper rests.

Mahlo launches new scanning frame for the paper industry

The power train includes an air-cooled six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine that develops 162 hp, electromagnetic clutch, five-speed transmission (with reverse) and planetary reduction final drive to the 4-inch hex chuck.

McLaughlin Mfg. Co

W]hen no slippage is detected and when the vehicle has reached a constant speed, the e-4WD system disengages the electromagnetic clutch on the rear wheel drive unit and only powers the front wheels.

Mazda Adds Electric 4WD Model to Demio Series

The air conditioning compressor can be reduced in size because it won't require an electromagnetic clutch to engage power from a perpetually rotating front pulley.

The auto industry prepares for a major overhaul of its electrical system

Inside the diff, the hypoid ring-and-pinion gear is connected to the left and right half shafts via an electromagnetic clutch on each side.

What's The Diff?

When torque is required, the engine management system cues the electromagnetic clutch to pick up the low inertia supercharger, producing a burst of power on demand.

Superchargers coming back into focus? With engine efficiency demands growing and new design concepts, superchargers are getting another look

The power train includes an air-cooled 6-cylinder turbo-charged diesel engine that develops 162 horsepower at 2,500 rpm, electromagnetic clutch, 5-speed transmission with reverse and planetary reduction final drive to the 4-inch hex chuck.

McLaughlin Mfg

The engine, which incorporates a silence and heavy-duty Donaldson dual element air cleaner, is mounted on the cutter arm and powers both the cutter wheel and the hydraulics through a v-belt, poly chain and Ogura electromagnetic clutch assembly.

Stumping to fill a niche: Rayco develops new self-propelled stump cutter; 35 hp machine largest in gasoline engine machine range