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EXTRA ‘FOCUS’ POWER TRANSMISSION

Compact marine clutch accommodates

35% larger shaft sizes

ombining the versatility and
performance of its KMS Multi-Disc
marine clutches within a more
Ccompact package, Stromag has
launched the newly designed KMS CC. Offering
an inherent ability to accommodate larger shafts
despite its reduced size and weight, the KMS CC
provides a distinct advantage for condensing and
optimising the propulsion system of almost any
ship.
Stromag’s range of KMS clutches
encompasses the propulsion system
requirements of small and large vessels, thanks
to a market-leading torque capacity and a wide
range of customisations. Consequently, KMS
clutches are suitable for tug boats, ferries, naval
and container ships. Common features across
the range include an excellent torque to weight
ratio, a compact design and an ability to and weight. The switching unit effectively
accommodate almost any shaft size. compensates the large centrifugal forces caused
The KMS CC enhances these core benefits by the oil volume in the piston room, ensuring
with a new compact design that can reliable engagement and disengagement.
accommodate shaft diameters 35% larger than a Matched with its compactness, this ensures that
similarly sized KMS unit. This allows for a the KMS CC is not only suited for marine main
smaller clutch size to be fitted, which can propulsion, but for high speed power take-off
downsize the propulsion system. Additionally, (PTO) applications too.
smaller centre distances are achieved between Reduced mass means a lower moment of
shafts thanks to this compact footprint, further inertia, minimising required torque to turn the
condensing the propulsion system. With a torque clutch with no load and improving efficiency. The
range of 11,200 Nm to 315,000 Nm – this KMS CC offers an innately high thermal capacity
packaging benefit is not achieved at the cost of too. Additionally, the new design ensures easier
performance. mounting or moving of the clutch outer body – a
A new switching unit allows the KMS CC to key benefit during assembly.
deliver this performance despite its reduced size www.stromag.com

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