Freewheel Clutch for Bi-Directional Conveyor
Freewheel Clutch for Bi-Directional Conveyor
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I am designing a bi-directional conveyor and need to let a 0.75hp motor slip when the other motor is running in the opposite direction.
Am I looking for a 'freewheel' or a 'clutch'? Can anyone recommend a product, manufacturer, or a selection guide?
Am I looking for a 'freewheel' or a 'clutch'? Can anyone recommend a product, manufacturer, or a selection guide?





RE: Freewheel Clutch for Bi-Directional Conveyor
Does the disengagement have to be remote controlled?
Can you just reverse the 1 motor?
RE: Freewheel Clutch for Bi-Directional Conveyor
Originally, I was hoping for a purely mechanical disengagement, meaning that the clutch would simply slip in one direction, but perhaps this is subject to wear, noise, etc? Nonetheless, disengagement must be automatic, therefore, I can control disengagement with the same PLC which is controlling the motor.
Reversing starter will not work, because a conveyor must be pulled (not pushed), which is why two motors are being used Each motor is placed at opposite ends of the conveyor, one pulls for 'Load', the other pulls for 'Unload'. When one motor is running, the other must be disengaged.
RE: Freewheel Clutch for Bi-Directional Conveyor
RE: Freewheel Clutch for Bi-Directional Conveyor
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RE: Freewheel Clutch for Bi-Directional Conveyor
They have a Bi-Directional Overrunning Clutch that might suit your needs.
http://www.hilliardcorp.com/mcdboc.php3
RE: Freewheel Clutch for Bi-Directional Conveyor
RE: Freewheel Clutch for Bi-Directional Conveyor