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Clutch Engineering is an authorized Twiflex distributor, for a variety of brake, coupling, and other high-quality mechanical products. We specialize in the distribution of industrial power transmission products, while providing useful technical support for the selection and installation of our mechanical components. We are proud to feature reliable caliper disc brakes from Twiflex, as all of their products reach high-standards of quality and overall functionality. Our Application Engineers can help specify the best braking system for your application, giving you the peace of mind that you are not purchasing any incompatible components. Twiflex, founded in 1946, specializes in the design, manufacture and supply of many advanced braking technologies for various industrial applications. Twiflex offers the largest range of pneumatically-, hydraulically-, and mechanically-applied industrial disc brake calipers in the world (MR, MX, GMR), along with a full line of thrusters, disc brake systems, flexible couplings, and shafts clutch couplings.
Twiflex is a global leader in innovative braking solutions that are designed to provide years of reliable performance. Their huge range of braking products creates an array of mechanical possibilities for a multitude of mechanical systems. Their suite of solutions can be integrated into equipment ranging from cranes, to production machinery, and more. Their attention to detail and performance results in highly-effective product offerings that enhance the capabilities and reliability of equipment across many industries.
Advanced Twiflex solutions are used in many industries, including applications for metals, mining, energy, elevators & escalators, entertainment, conveyors, hoists and cranes, grinding mills, wind and tidal turbines, theme park rides, and propulsion systems. Twiflex parts are also used for marine on applications such as rolling mills. Clutch Engineering can provide long-lasting systems, and expert advice from our application engineers, to cater to the most demanding industrial applications.
MX Caliper Brakes
Twiflex MX series brake calipers are precision made to provide braking solutions and fail-safe functionality for a large variety of applications. These brake calipers are available with pneumatic, manual, or spring applied thrusters. Fail-safe spring applied options are available in each of the pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrically released model options. This empowers you to enhance the safety of your systems and meet your failsafe requirements. MX calipers feature a patented link mechanism which ensures uniform pad wear. A range of brake discs are available from Twiflex.
Braking force: 166 to 3,214 lb (0.74 to 14.3 kN)
Typical applications: Metals processing, conveyors, grinding mills, wind turbines, amusement rides, marine propulsion
MR Caliper Brakes
Clutch Engineering offers Twiflex MR series brake calipers with different actuation choices to meet your requirements. Features such as the brake disc diameter, air pressure, and number of calipers per disc can be altered for your needs. Calipers should Typically, calipers should be mounted horizontally at the 3 or 9 o’clock position around the brake disc. Pneumatic brakes require a control valve, operated either manually or by pneumatic or electrical signal. (Twiflex disc brakes must be used with Twiflex asbestos free brake pads.)
Braking force: 166 to 2,427 lb (0.74 to 10.8 kN)
Typical applications: Metals processing, conveyors, grinding mills, wind turbines, amusement rides, marine propulsion
GMR Caliper Brakes
Twiflex GMR series caliper brakes have been constructed to meet challenging braking needs that many industries face. Twiflex discs are manufactured from spheroidal graphite cast iron, which is the preferred material, and a range of standard discs in different thicknesses are available from Twiflex. Usually, one or two calipers are used per disc, ideally mounted at 3 or 9 o’clock. Although, with larger diameter discs, more can be used. These great products are available with pneumatically, hydraulically, or spring applied thrusters.
Braking force: 1,348 to 8,093 lb (6 to 36 kN)
Typical applications: Metals processing, conveyors, grinding mills, wind turbines, amusement rides, marine propulsion
VCS Caliper Brakes
The Twiflex VCS is a modular brake caliper offered by Clutch Engineering. This product is both spring applied and hydraulically released, which enables usage as a fail-safe device. The VCS-FL is a single module option, for use when less space is available or to accommodate axial disc float. The brakes may be positioned at any angle around the periphery of the disc, but should ideally be mounted horizontally (i.e. at the 3 o’clock or 9 o’clock position). The two halves (modules) are mounted to each side of a central mounting plate of the same thickness as the brake disc.
Braking force: 5,620 to 13,938 lb (25 to 62 kN)
Typical applications: Metals processing, conveyors, grinding mills, wind turbines, amusement rides, marine propulsion
VKSD Caliper Brakes
Clutch Engineering offers Twiflex VKSD modular brake calipers that are spring applied, hydraulically released, and deliver greater braking force than the VCS. As the brakes are spring applied, there are available uses for this product as a fail-safe device. Applications range from windmills to conveyors, propulsion systems, and amusement park rides. This high-performance product is suitable for use with a minimum disc thickness of 20mm (0.79 in). The two halves (spring modules) are mounted each side of a central mounting plate which is thicker than the brake disc. The Twiflex VKSD-FL disc brake caliper comprises a single spring module forming the ‘active’ side of this floating unit. The VKSD-FL is a single module option, for use where space becomes limited or to accommodate axial disc float. Clutch Engineering offers a great selection of Twiflex brake discs and products.
Braking force: 6,295 to 26,752 lb (28 to 119 kN)
Typical applications: Metals processing, conveyors, grinding mills, wind turbines, amusement rides, marine propulsion
T40 Caliper Brakes
The Twiflex T40 brake offered by Clutch Engineering is a split caliper with a hydraulically applied design. This lets the brakes be positioned at any angle around the periphery of the disc. Typically one or two calipers are used per disc, but the number may be increased based on the disc size. Modules are mounted at each side of a central mounting plate, which has the same thickness as the brake disc.
Braking force: up to 10,116 lb (45 kN)
Typical applications: Metals processing, conveyors, grinding mills, wind turbines, amusement rides, marine propulsion
TLB System
The Twiflex Turning, Locking, and Braking System (TLB) is offered by Clutch Engineering and it is constructed with an innovative design that reduces costs. These products reduce the space required for use, and minimize installation and maintenance time, which all supports your bottom line. All three of these important functions, including turning, locking, and breaking, are combined into a single highly-functional system. The useful TLB system is fully designed and built in-house by Twiflex. Additional optional local controls are available.
Turning torques up to 334,850 lb-ft (454,000 Nm)
Braking and locking torques up to 635,780 lb-ft (862,000 Nm)
Typical application: Marine propulsion
