Building on the success of its original Mistral brake design, Wichita Clutch has recently launched the Mistral II, the new generation of the popular pneumatically operated tension brake. Although the new compact brake is dimensionally close to the original model, the similarities end there. The new, updated design responds to customers’ requests for a more…
ATEX-certified dynamic plate brake for topdrive applications
Wichita Clutch recently introduced the 118VM Topdrive Plate Brake for oil and gas applications. The 118VM brake is a hydraulic pressure applied, single plate unit developed for high-energy…
Wichita Clutch Launches Updated Website
Wichita Clutch has announced the launch of their updated corporate website which provides information about their full line of heavy-duty industrial pneumatic and hydraulically actuated clutches and brakes…
New Wichita Clutch AirMaKKs SSB Brakes Introduced
Wichita Clutch has recently added the air cooled, spring-set, air released AirMaKKs SSB high torque brakes to its AquaMaKKs family of clutches and brakes. The AirMaKKs SSB is designed to provide low speed braking assistance in applications including conveyors, cranes and drawworks where they serve as a main brake that provides both parking and E-stop…
Composite water jackets now available as replacements in non-Wichita brakes
Wichita Clutch has developed new corrosion-resistant, lightweight engineered composite water jackets designed as drop-in replacements for cast iron jackets in WCB compatible brakes. The water jacket composite material was originally developed by Wichita engineers for use in their popular AquaMaKKs water-cooled clutch/brakes. Used in the field for over three years, the engineered polymer blend has…