Custom Clutches

Ondrives.US’ custom mechanical clutches offer unique advantages that standard clutches cannot provide. Whether it’s differing materials and dimensions, or varying speed requirements and low backlash performance, we can tailor your custom clutch to your exact needs. This process enables OEMs to have greater involvement at every stage, from initial design to final production.

Contact us for more information regarding our custom mechanical clutches, view our informational resources, or request a quote today. Ondrives.US is your trusted source for premium friction clutches for mechanical drive systems.

Precision Mechanical Clutches Designed to Your Specifications 

Ondrives.US offers hundreds of standard mechanical clutch options, but because every application is different, an off-the-shelf clutch may not be the right solution for your specific mechanical requirements.

That’s why we offer custom precision clutch components built to meet your requirements. We have the engineering and manufacturing capabilities to create high-quality, high-precision clutch components that are perfectly tailored to your application and performance needs. Considerations in designing the right custom clutch for your application include: 

• Drive and load connection type
• Maximum speed and power ratings
• Shaft configuration
• Torque rating

How Do Custom Mechanical Clutches Operate?

Precision friction clutches are mechanical devices that engage and disengage power transmission systems to transmit torque. Clutches are actuated using manual, mechanical, electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic methods and feature adjustable or fixed drag torque for use in various shaft-to-shaft and shaft-to-component applications.

Custom Friction Clutch Applications

Mechanical clutches provide a simple mode of actuation in mechanical drive systems and are used in a variety of applications, including:

• Overrun devices
• Hinge position
• Indexing
• Overload protection
• Tensioning devices or drag brakes
• Torque limiters

The Ondrives.US Advantage for Mechanical Clutches 

Ondrives.US manufactures custom clutches in inch or metric bore sizes, with any bore-to-bore combination available with the min/max limit, with an engineered working life of up to 30+ million slip cycles. Customize your precision clutches based on the following specifications:

• Clutch type: component mount, misalignment, vertical thrust capable, low backlash, pneumatic, or shaft-to-shaft
• Material of construction: aluminum/steel, brass/nylon/aluminum, or steel
• Housing material: aluminum, nylon, or steel
• Permanently lubricated
• Bi-directional
• Available with non-standard bores, keyways, torques, and other features
• Stringently exacted tolerance adherence
• Clamp-style hub or set screw hub
• Max. drag torque: from 0.04 in/lbs. to 750 in/lbs.
• Choice of adjustable or preset torque
• O.D. (outside diameter): specify in inches or millimeters
• Overall length: specify in inches or millimeters

Discover Ondrives.US Custom Precision Clutch Components Today

Ondrives.US is a precision gear and drive component manufacturer offering standard friction clutches and drag brakes for synchronous motion applications. Request a quote or contact Ondrives.US for the custom mechanical clutch you need.