Tooth Clutches

Nexen offers an extensive selection of nonslip engagement clutches for applications where high torque is needed. Inexpensive to operate and maintain, these clutches provide all the torque you need in a small package. Nexen offers clutches in inch and metric mounting dimensions to fit a wide variety of applications.

Nexen's tooth clutches are ideal for:

• Positioning

• Reversing/Multiple Speed

• Disconnect

• Positive Drive

• Braking (Spring-engaged tooth clutches provide ultimate holding when mounted as a brake.)
  

Available Output Types

Pilot

The tooth clutch output has a bolt circle flange with a male pilot. Flexible misalignment coupling assemblies are available for in-line coupling applications; and fit pilot output clutches.

Flange 

The tooth clutch output has a bolt circle flange with a female pilot. Not for radial loads from pulleys, sprockets, etc. Anything attached to the output flange requires its own bearing support.

Integral Sprocket

Tooth clutch output has one or multiple integral chain sprockets.

Available Engagement Positions

Non-Positioning

The clutch engages at as many positions as the unit has teeth (between 36 and 328 teeth, the exact number listed on each product's info page.)

Positioning

The clutch engages at a defined position (or positions). 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 8 engagement position units are available for the exact registration of machine components. Contact Nexen for other configurations.

Available Housings

Open or IP55 sealed housings are available. Nickel-plated housings are also available.

Available Hub Styles

Through bore with keyway, optional hub clamp collars are available.