Magpower Clutch Model C

Magnetic Power Systems, Inc.
1626 Manufacturers Drive. Fenton, MO 63026

Tel: 636.343.5550½ Fax: 636.326.0608½ magpowr@magpowr.com
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MAGNETIC PARTICLE CLUTCH
MODEL C
CAUTION: This product contains rotating parts which could cause injury. At time of installation,
appropriate protective guards should be installed by the user according to his use of this product.
Theory of Operation
The clutch consists of stators, a rotor, drive cylinder, coil, magnetic powder, and bearings which
support the drive cylinder and rotor in the stators. The magnetic powder occupies the space between
the drive cylinder and rotor, and functions as the adjustable bond or link between them. It is the
medium for the transmission of torque.
A current in the coil creates a magnetic field (flux) which passes through the stators, drive cylinder,
magnetic powder and rotor. The flux aligns the powder, forming links or bonds between the rotor and
drive cylinder. The strength of the bonding action (torque) is proportional to the amount of current in
the coil.
6 8 4 2 5 10 6 3
9 11 6 7 1 9
Parts List
1 Rotor 7 Seal
2 Coil 8 End Bell
3 Drive Cylinder 9 Snap Rings
4 Left Stator 10 Magnetic Powder
5 Right Stator 11 Spacers
6 Bearings
850A171-1
7/03 Rev. C
Installation
Prior to installation, check the rotation by hand and observe that it is smooth and free of binding or
scraping.
1. Mount the clutch to a base using four suitable bolts. The shaft centerline must be within 30E from
the horizontal plane.
2. The outer rotating member is the input, since heat dissipation is related to outer rotating member
speed.
3. When using couplings or belts, insure clutch is properly aligned. Flexible couplings must be used
for in-line installations.
Water Cooled Clutch
GENERAL: Coupling the output (rotor) to the load may be done using gears, sprocket and chain, or
pulley and belt systems. The rotary fitting mounted on the end of the shaft does not allow direct
coupling to the load. The clutch must be connected through the power transfer device before the
water fitting is attached.
To install a water cooled clutch install the water fitting as follows:
1. Install the washer on the threaded shaft and screw the water fitting into the clutch shaft.
2. Connect the input hose which is the end hose to your water source.
3. Connect the drain hose which is the inside hose (hose nearest clutch housing) to your drain
outlet.
To prevent internal condensation, control the input water with an electrically operated solenoid valve.
Insure that the input water flow is off when the clutch is off.
Electrical Connection
For 24 vdc Devices:

1. Connect the two wires in the clutch junction box to the 24 vdc power source.
For 90 vdc Devices:

1. Connect the 90 vdc power source to the terminals marked 1, 2.
2. Connect the protective bonding circuit to the terminal marked with the P.E. symbol
Environmental Specifications
Temperature Range:
Operating 0EC to 40EC
Storage -30EC to +80EC
Relative Humidity: 5% to 85%
Pollution Degree: 2 (IEC664-1)
Altitude: 0-2000 meters
Clutch Model
C1S7 C1 C3 C3S2 C10 C10S10 C50 C100 C100S4
Supply Voltage vdc

0-24 0-90 0-90 0-24 0-90 0-24 0-90 0-90 0-24
Maximum Current adc

.68 .18 .23 1.04 .37 1.39 .53 .61 2.29
2
Maintenance
Due to its small number of moving components and its basic design, maintenance of the brake is
generally necessary only after extended service. When a problem appears in the system, ensure that
all couplings, belts, etc., and the control device are functioning properly. Use the Troubleshooting
guide below to determine the cause of the problem. The clutches can be rebuilt with a repair kit which
puts it into Aas new@ condition. A repair kit includes a new powder charge and the appropriate
bearings, seals and snap rings generally needed to rebuild the unit.
NOTE: When ordering parts not contained in the kit, provide the model number, serial number and
parts list item number.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Action

Load has slowed down due to Power supply voltage output Replace or repair power
insufficient torque transmitted low supply
between motor and load
Magnetic powder has Overhaul clutch using repair
deteriorated or is partially lost kit
Load has stopped and clutch Coil is open Replace coil
rotor is not running with proper
voltage
Load operated intermittently Coil is intermittently open Replace coil
with proper voltage
Clutch is noisy and has some Clutch bearings are worn Overhaul clutch using repair
vibration kit
Disassembly
The following step-by-step instructions pertain to the Model C10 clutch. Due to the similarity of
clutches covered in this manual, the step-by-step instructions can be used as a guide in disassembly
of all other models. Areas of major difference are covered under notations in the text. When
disassembling the clutch refer to the figure while following the text.
1. Remove the junction box cover, nameplate, mounting brackets and retaining screws.
2. Remove the screws retaining the end bell on the drive cylinder.
3. Disassemble left stator and right stator by removing screws.
4. Remove coil.
NOTE: The clutch is now disassembled into loose parts plus the rotating group. The following steps
outline disassembly of the rotating group.
5. In the following step the powder will be released.
6. Remove screws and empty the powder.
C1 NOTE: The end bell in a C1 is retained in the drive cylinder by a press fit. Use a thin-bladed object
and carefully remove the end bell.
7. Remove snap ring and shims. Some clutches will not have a shim. If a shim is found, it should
be re-installed at the same place during assembly.
8. Use a bearing puller to remove bearing from rotor. Remove snap ring before pulling bearing.
Discard seal. (Some units, C100 and C50 have a snap ring behind the second bearing which
must be removed before the end bell.)
9. Remove bearings and snap rings from drive cylinder shaft in same way.
3
Assembly
Assembly of the clutch should be performed in a clean area. The clutch components must have all old
powder scraped or sanded from OD of rotor and ID of drive cylinder, then cleaned with solvent and be
totally free of any grease or oil. Discard all bearings and magnetic powder from disassembled clutch.
1. With bearing seal (rubber side) facing shaft fins, use an arbor press and press bearing into shaft.
Press on inner race only.
2. Assemble snap ring onto shaft.
3. Install spacer.
4. Press bearing onto shaft with bearing seal facing away from fins. Press on inner race only.
5. Replace snap rings and shims.
6. With seal lip facing away from end bell fins, press seal into end bell until it bottoms.
7. Slide end bell with seal onto rotor shaft. Use a tube such as thin plastic to aid in sliding the seal
over the shaft shoulder.
8. Install snap ring if there is a groove next to seal surface.
9. With bearing seal (rubber portion) facing end bell fins, press bearing onto rotor shaft. Press on
inner race only.
10. Install snap ring and spacer.
11. Press bearing onto rotor shaft with bearing seal facing away from fins
12. Replace snap ring and shims.
13. Pour magnetic powder into drive cylinder.
14. Place rotor into drive cylinder.
C1 NOTE: End bell is a press fit into drive cylinder. Secure with retaining compound; do not get any
retaining compound in the powder.
NOTE: Drive cylinder and end bell are balanced as an assembly. The components are marked and
must be aligned during assembly.
15. Align balance marks on end bell with those on drive cylinder. Replace screws.
16. Assemble right stator over rotor end of rotating group and retain with screw into hole in space.
17. Install coil and assemble left stator over drive end of rotating group.
18. Use a scribe to align holes of spacer with holes of left stator. Install screws and lockwashers.
19. Attach mounting brackets and replace hardware, nameplate and junction box cover.
20. Turn the two shafts by hand in opposite directions while alternately elevating the shaft end 45° to
distribute the powder evenly along the inside of the drive cylinder.

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1626 Manufacturers Drive. Fenton, MO 63026

Water Cooled Clutch

To install a water cooled clutch install the water fitting as follows:

For 24 vdc Devices:

For 90 vdc Devices:

Supply Voltage vdc

Maximum Current adc

Problem Possible Cause Action

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