Electric Clutches

Electric clutches are also known as electromagnetic clutches and they work to operate a clutch system electrically but also rely on mechanical systems in the transmission of torque. Electric clutches are also referred to as electro-mechanical clutches. Common types of electric clutches or electro-mechanical clutches include noncontact, friction, toothed, wrap spring, oil shear, plate, disc, ball detent, pawl detent and sprang. Electric clutches are used when remote operation is required because no mechanical linkage, pneumatic piping or hydraulic tubing is required. They are commonly found in printing machinery, copier machines, conveyor drives and in factory automation.