• Overrunning Clutches and Backstops
• Electric Clutches and Brakes
• Engineered Couplings
• Custom Gears and Gearbox Components

Electric Clutches and Brakes
for Rotary Wing Aircraft Applications

Ideal for:

• Transmission gearboxes
• Hoists
• Auxiliary Power Units
• Positioning
• Weapons systems
• Radar and imaging systems

The team of Inertia Dynamics, Warner Electric, and Matrix International is the only choice when an electric, hydraulic, of pneumatic clutch or brake is the favored technology for rotary wing aircraft applications. Virtually any application can be solved with a custom clutch or brake product from Inertia Dynamics, Warner Electric, and Matrix International including specialized fractional HP clutch/brakes, failsafe brakes, integral HP clutch/brakes, tooth clutch/brakes, and pressure-operated clutch/brakes. Standard products are just the starting point. Let Altra’s Electric Clutch/Brake Aerospace team work to engineer the best solution optimizing the relationship between performance, weight, and cost.

Inertia Dynamics Warner Electric Matrix International Electrically Released Clutches and Brakes Also known as Failsafe clutches and brakes, or spring-applied, power-off clutches and brakes A large range of sizes and torques to suit any application 0.8 inch to over 15 inch diameter (20 mm to over 380 mm diameter) Virually enless possibilities for customized solutions Inertia Dynamics Matrix International Warner Electric Tooth Clutches and Brakes The face teeth employed in these units yield high torque in a small package size Provides positive drive with no slip Numerous model and styles with customization capabilities to solve virtually any application requirement Matrix International Pressure Operated Clutches and Brakes Clutches and Brakes available with pneumatic or hydraulic actuation for dry operation or immersed in oil Torques available from 132 lb.in. to 380550 lb.in. (15 Nm to 43000 Nm)   Inertia Dynamics Warner Electric Fractional HP Clutches and Brakes Ideal for light-weight and compact rotary wing applications Power-On function 0.9 inch to 4.5 inch diameter (23 mm to 115 mm diameter) 1 lb.in. to 250 lb.in. torque (0.1 Nm to 28.25 Nm torque) Numerous model and styles with customization capabilities to solve virtually any application requirement Warner Electric Matrix International Inertia Dynamics Permanent Magnet Brakes These Power-Off brakes have a higher toque to weight ratio than Spring Set brakes 1.5 inch to 6.3 inch diameter (39 mm to 160 mm diameter) 0.25 lb.in. to 113 lb.in. torque (2.2 Nm to 120 Nm torque)