BARECO – PTO CLUTCH 8″ (100HP) H/D BLUE
Bare Co. blue-torque heavy-duty, high-capacity friction type safety clutch. The design of the blue-torque clutch offers increased power transmission in a smaller diameter clutch. Ideal for use in agricultural applications including slashers, chaser-bins and other PTO powered machinery.
Blue-torque friction clutches come supplied with heavy-duty dark blue springs. These springs identify the clutch as a high capacity blue-torque model and offer increased performance over standard clutches fitted with gold compression springs.
Product Code : B72405 in stock
| Part Number | B7240 |
| Rated Horsepower | 100HP @ 540 RPM |
| Diameter | 200mm (8″) |
| Input Shaft | 1-3/8″ Z6 Spline – Female |
| Output Shaft | 1-3/8″ Z6 Spline – Male |
| Clamping Method | Single Cotter Clamp Bolt |
| Suggested Mount | Implement End |
When delivered from the factory, friction clutches are normally set to their rated torque settings. This is achieved by tensioning the clutch springs to their maximum compressed length. Compressing the springs beyond these lengths will cause damage to the clutch
This is a general guide on how to correctly set a Bare Co. friction clutch
| Step | Action | Specification |
| 1. | Intial Spring Compression | Standard Duty (Sliver or Gold Springs) All sizes – Compress fully then back off 2 turns. |
| Blue Torque (Blue Springs) 150mm (6″) Clutch – Compress spring to 28mm overall length | ||
| Blue Torque (Blue Springs) 200mm (8″) Clutch – Compress spring to 31mm overall length | ||
| 2. | Operate Clutch | Run machine for approximate 10 minutes |
| 3. | Check Clutch | Springs Set Correctly – Warm to touch approx 45C (Like a warm cup of tea) |
| Springs Overtight – Cool to touch, springs too tight, back off each spring 1/4 turn and retest | ||
| Springs Loose – Hot to touch, over 60C (Excessive slipping) tighten spring 1/4 turn and retest | ||
| 4 | Storage | When clutch is not in use, back off spring nuts completely and remove all tension from springs |
| 5. | Maintainence | At 6 Months, back off to polish discs. |