Consistent Smooth Starts Redesigned extended delay fill chamber evenly distributes oil to the metering passages, maintaining a positive equal supply of oil at each metering point. Longer Starts Externally accessible metering orifices provide a means of time regulating the torque build-up transmitted to the load. Acceleration requirements can be time controlled from the point of breakaway, thus maximizing service and life. The 1000 Series is designed to extend starting times in both the loaded and unloaded condition. Typical no load starts from 10 to 20 seconds and full load starts from 20 to 40 seconds.
Severe damage can result if the required torque of the driven machine is significantly less.
Increase motor starting torque With a fluid coupling, the breakdown torque of a standard NEMA B squirrel cage motor can be used to provide more torque to start the machinery. If the fluid coupling is not used, a larger motor or a more costly high starting torque motor would be required. Mechanical protection against overloads When a machine jams, it drastically shortens the life of its components. Without overload protection, the stored energy of the machine is concentrated in the first second following the jam, raising stresses on components to many times their normal running values. The fluid coupling slip characteristics spreads the impact over a period of time, relieving stress on the components and therefore, protecting your machinery.