The FKR elements are designed to provide high torque transmission and serve as couplings or holding brakes in specific industrial applications such as laundries, pulp and paper factories, textile industries, tire fabrication, and marine sectors. The key feature of these elements is their ability to provide electrical insulation between the connected shafts while transmitting torque directly through the outer surface of the tube. This design allows disconnection without stopping the primary motion and facilitates cyclical connections between shafts.
The FKR elements are available in 10 different sizes. The smallest models operate on drums with an inner diameter of 3" (76 mm), and the largest on drums with an inner diameter of 24" (610 mm). The smallest size does not have replaceable friction shoes as they are vulcanized directly to the tube. The torque transmission capacity depends on the applied air pressure, with values indicated at 75 psi (5.2 bar) and zero RPM.
The FKR elements are ideal for applications where disconnection must be performed without stopping primary motion and for frequent connections between driving and driven components.
The FKR elements transmit torque through the outer surface of the tube and offer electrical insulation between shafts, making them ideal for applications where the speed differential between shafts must be zero. Available in a variety of sizes, FKR elements are used in sectors such as textile, tire fabrication, marine, pulp and paper, and industrial laundries.
The FKR elements are designed to be used in applications where frequent disconnection of components is required. With high torque density and the ability to transmit power without stopping motion, they are particularly well-suited for use in industrial environments where reliability is essential.