Suco centrifugal clutches

S-Type Pin-Guided Centrifugal Clutch

In the S-Type the linings are bonded to the flyweights, and guide pins steer the flyweights accurately – for quiet operation with a performance factor of about 1.5.

Solves
Quiet, guided running
Used in
Machinery & drives
Suco S-Type clutches
  • ca. 1.5performance factor
  • 3flyweights
  • bondedlinings

How it works

How It Works

Inside the Clutch

Three flyweights (2) slide on cylindrical pins (3) on the hub (1). Tension springs (4) inside them hold them in until speed overcomes the springs and the linings (5) meet the drum (6).

Construction. Drawing: Suco
Construction. Drawing: Suco

Why the S-Type

Quiet and Accurate

Quiet

Guide pins keep the flyweights accurately located.

Bonded Linings

Linings fixed to the flyweights, not loose carriers.

Smooth

Even engagement around the drum.

Proven

A long-standing Suco design.

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