ELECTROMAGNETIC SINGLE-DISC FRICTION CLUTCHES

Type EBF

Optional On Request
Catalogue No. : V/C/15/02
 LEGEND
01 Bolts 04 Rotor 07 Rotor Support 10 Hub
02 Spring Plate 05 Coil 08 Body support
03 Armature Plate 06 Magnet Body 09 Bearings

06 05 04 03 02 01

Exploded 3D view EBF 100

09 08 06 02
05 07 04 03 01

Exploded 3D view EBF 101

09 08 06 05 07 04 03 01 02 10

Exploded 3D view EBF 102

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TYPE EBF

CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A 4 POLE (DUAL-CIR-
CUIT) ELECTROMAGNETIC SINGLE-DISC FRICTION CLUTCH
EBF series electromagnetically operated single-disc friction clutch are characterized
by their metallic friction surfaces containing 4 magnetic pole faces created from
material with low residual magnetism. These clutches have no slip-rings and are
maintenance-free. They have double magnetic flux path or double circuit enabling
the force of the magnetic field to be used twice and hence thus giving a very
high torque capacity in a relatively compact size. These clutches can also function
in wet environment albeit with reduced torque transmission capacity. The speci-
fied torque ratings assume ‘dry operation’ and apply to the run-in condition. The
running-in could either happen naturally after first few operations or could be
programmed by operating the clutch a few times with a speed differential till it
attains the full rated torque transmission capacity. With ‘wet operation’ approx.
30% of the ‘dry operation’ torque ratings are reached. The low-residual magnetism
material assures shortest possible switching times in the D.C. circuit. A magnetic
force developed between the armature disc and the rotor, once the actuation
voltage is applied, deflects the flexible diaphragm spring causing the armature disc
to be attracted to the rotor and resultant backlash-free transmission of torque.
Once the actuation voltage is released, the coil de-energizes leading to the break-
down of the magnetic field causing the force of the diaphragm spring to return
the armature disc back to its original position creating the original air gap that
existed between the armature disc and the rotor and thereby releasing the clutch.
Rotor
The said distance to the surrounding components can either be achieved by corre-
sponding air gap or by usage of non-magnetic materials, such as aluminum, brass, etc.
During assembly, ensure minimum possible radial and axial offset in the position of
the components relative to each other. Maximum allowable value would be 0.2 mm.
The variation in the air-gap over the entire periphery should ideally also not exceed
0.1 mm.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
1. Designed and Tested in compliance to DIN VDE 0580 standards
2. Compact sized design for corresponding torque ratings
3. Low operation times
4. Nitrided friction surfaces for long life
5. Construction Variants available to meet wide range of mounting and adaptation
requirements
6. High operation frequency permitted
7. Zero Idling torque
8. Zero backlash in torque transmission due to diaphragm spring
9. Maintenance Free
10. Steel-Steel Friction combination
11. Dry operation usage as standard, wet operation also permitted
12. Greater wear resistance and protection against corrosion
13. Class ‘H’ insulation system to 180°C
14. These Clutches require the friction surfaces to be bedded-in before they can
reach the rated transmissible torque values
Note: Torque ratings specified apply to the torque after
running-in of the friction surfaces

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Overvoltage protection device to be used in the electric actuation circuit

Dust Cover Operation times can be controlled by excitation and counter-excitation management of
and/or devices in the electrical circuit

APPLICATIONS:

Industrial Equipment & Machinery especially those which are engine-driven (mobile &
stationary):
■■ Generators
■■ Compressors
Magnetic Flux Path in EBF Type Clutch ■■ Pumps
■■ Other Main & Auxiliary Drives (Mobile -- Marine, Utility Vehicles, Agricultural Machin-
Leakage magnetic flux reduces the transmissible torque capacity of the clutch. ery; Stationary – Industrial Machinery)
Hence a minimum distance of 5 mm between the clutch and the surrounding ■■ Marine Drives
components should be ensured to enable the magnetic flux to be routed within
the clutch components of the magnetic circuit of the clutch with minimum pos- Hydraulic Pump Drives:
sible leakage. ■■ Lifting Platforms
■■ Fire-Fighting Pumps
■■ Powered Winches
■■ Bow thruster drives, etc. – stationary (industrial) and mobile (agricultural machin-
ery, ship-building, winches, utility vehicles),

Textile Machinery drives:

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TYPE EBF TECHNICAL DATA
Size 20 40 80 120 160 320 480
Static 300 500 1000 1500 2000 4000 6000
Torque (N-m)
Dynamic 240 400 800 1200 1600 3200 4800
Ø D1 192 210 266 305 335 423 500
Ø D2 181 200 252 290 319 400 468
Ø D3 170 190 240 275 305 383 455
Ø D4 186 206 260 298 330 408 487
Ø D5 130 155 195 220 245 308 365
Ø D6 - 85 100 - 120 - -
Ø D7 - 125 155 - 180 - -
Ø D8 - 210 260 - 330 - -
ØJ M8 M8 M8 M10 M10 M12 M12
Ø J1 9 9 9 11 11 13.5 13.5
Ø J2 4x9 4x9 4x9 4x9 4x9 4x11 4x11
Ø J3 - M8 M8 - M8 - -
ØL 13 13 13 16 16 16 18
M0 47 47 60 70 73.5 93 115
M1 - 103.6 122 - 132.5 - -
M2 - 152 185 - 216 - -
N 37 37 48.5 56 59.5 75 96
O - 82 95 - 105 - -
O1 8 8 10 11 12 16 18
ØQ - M8 M8 - M8 - -
T1 - 15 15 - 20 - -
X1 - 40 53 - 70 - -
Z 9.2 9.2 10 14 13.5 17 17
Z1 - 12 16 - 16 - -
Ø d1 H7 65 80 100 115 130 150 200
Ø d2 115 140.5 178 201.5 210 280 330
Ø d3 H7 65 88 110 125 140 170 250
Ø d4 H7 112 135 168 192 215 268 320
Ø d6 150 172 217 250 275 348 410
Ø d7 82.5 104 130 150 160 200 250
Ø d8 82.5 105 130 150 160 200 290
Ø d9 H7 - 50 60 - 75 - -
Ø d10 H7 - 60 75 - 90 - -
Ø d11 - 114 140 - 164 - -
Ø d12 - 60 73 - 90 - -
r 3.5 3.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 7 8
r1 5 5 6 8 8 8 12
r2 - 4 4 - 5 - -
s 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.8
s1 - 1.5 2 - 3.5 - -
u 8 8 8 10 10 10 12
y 0.8 0.8 2 2 2 3 3
Power (W) 75 81 109 149 241.5 215.5 307.5

NOTE:

1. Power consumption values are specified at 20°C

2. Std. voltage is 24 V.DC; 48 V.DC & 96 V.DC are supplied on demand. Other voltages are also possible on request
3. Keyways are to DIN 6885 sheet 1
4. All dimensions in mm. 5
INSTALLATION EXAMPLES

1) EBF Clutch with Cardan shaft connection -- Input drive from the Cardan shaft is transmitted to the output member through the Armature-Support connected
to it. The input drive is from the Cardan shaft to the Rotor-Support and onwards to the Rotor. The air-gap is set by the Armature Support locked axially on the
Rotor-Support vide a set of radial ball bearings.

2) EBF Clutch with Stub Shaft & Pulley Output -- Input drive from the Drive shaft is transmitted to the output Pulley directly through the Clutch Armature.
The Bearings with the Spacer in between and the retaining rings in the Pulley mounted on the Rotor-Support maintain the working air-gap.

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