BR Series Cam Clutch

Description

BR SERIES CAM CLUTCH

The cam of BR series Cam Clutch is designed to lift off and no contact with inner and outer race when it overruns. This is due to centrifugal force and is the reason this type of Cam Clutch is known as a lift off type. These Cam Clutches are Suitable for "Overrunning : high speed inner race/low speed engaged outer race" or "Backstopping-high speed inner race overrunnig".Both an Open type, that is installed directly onto a motor or inside a reducer and a Package type, that is installed on the outside, are available. Detail information is available in each individual Cam Clutch cataloguee

BR SERIES CAM CLUTCH

Capacities

Installation and Usage

Shaft tolerance of h6 or h7 is recommended. And also use a parallel key.
When installing Cam Clutch on a shaft, follow the procedure outlined below. Never strike the clutch with steel hammer or apply unnecessary impact loads.
(1) Verify Cam Clutch free running direction. The arrow on the inner race shows the free running direction. Market sure that the direction of Cam engagement matches the intended application.
(2) Tap the inner face lightly with a soft hammer moving around the race circumference so the Cam Clutch moves slowly and uniformly on the end of shaft. Make sure that the outer race does not become dislodged.
(3) Place an end plate over the inner race and use the mounting bolts to pull the Cam Clutch onto the shaft as shown n the diamgram at right.
(4)Tighten the end plate securely.

Lubrication

Do not use any EP additives in the oil or grease except Backstopping application that is not frequent engagement.