Horton fan drives

DM Advantage® On/Off Fan Drive

DM Advantage on/off fan drives are spring-engaged and air-disengaged for maximum efficiency. They’re lighter, turn larger fans, have a fail-safe design and a low parts count – a proven answer for the hottest under-bonnet applications.

Solves
Simple on/off cooling
Used in
Trucks & road trainsBuses & coachesMining & off-highwayAgriculture & construction
Horton fan drives DM Advantage on/off
  • fail-safespring engaged
  • high torquefor larger fans
  • lowparts count

The range

Specifications

Specifications

ActuationSpring-engaged, air disengaged
Minimum Air Pressure To Disengage 90 psi [620.5 KPa]
Out Of Box Torque2400 in.-lbs. [271 N-m]
Friction Disc Diameter 7.9 In [200.6 mm]
Fan Blade Capacity (diameter) 32 In. [812.8 mm]
Horsepower Range250-600 HP [186-447 KW]
Friction Liner Wear Limit Min. thickness. 130 In. [3.302 mm]

How it works

How a Fan Drive Works

Cooling only when the engine needs it.

Off Most of the Time

An engine cooling fan can absorb a lot of power. A fan drive (fan clutch) leaves the fan free-wheeling – or turning slowly – until the coolant, charge air or A/C needs more airflow. That saves fuel and power, cuts noise and lets the engine warm up faster.

On When It’s Hot

When the engine controller calls for cooling, a solenoid valve changes the air signal and the drive locks the fan to the pulley. Horton drives are spring-engaged and air-released: if air pressure is lost, the fan comes on, so the engine stays cool – fail-safe.

Made to Be Rebuilt

Linings, bearings and seals wear. A Horton repair kit restores the drive to its original specification for less than a new one – and Norman G Clark makes the drives and kits in Melbourne.

Why DM Advantage

Proven in the Hottest Engine Bays

Long Life

Premium sheave bearing and long-wearing friction liner.

Saves Fuel

On/off operation cuts noise and conserves fuel.

Simple

Low parts count for easy installation and maintenance.

Optimum Temperature

Keeps coolant at the right temperature for durability.

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