The Polyclutch® Slip-Aire clutch is an air pressure-actuated version of the mechanical Slipper clutch. It has the same long-life friction plates, ensuring constant torque or tension. With air actuation it can be used to engage/disengage, to vary the torque during operation, or to adjust the torque remotely at any time. Ideal for servo mechanisms, they transmit higher torque levels than comparably sized mechanical slip clutches. Slip-Aire slip clutches are less expensive to purchase and operate than electrically actuated versions. Sealed ball bearings are available on selected models.
Can be adjusted remotely while the machine is in operation to accomplish quick, repeatable, accurate setup
*Rated torque for continuous operation at 50 RPM. Torque can be higher or lower depending on actual RPM & duty cycle.
**Maximum torque attainable (at 100 PSI).
Slip-Aire Sizes
Model No.
B (std)*
B (max)
A
C
D
E
EE
F
G
H
J
AAS 20 & AAO 20
0.250
0.375
1.25
2.50
0.760
0.25
0.50
2.00
1.062
0.94
10-32
AAS 24 & AAO 24
0.375
0.500
1.50
3.38
1.010
0.38
0.75
2.63
1.312
0.125
10-32
AAS 32 & AAO 32
0.500
0.625
2.00
3.63
1.385
0.50
1.00
2.63
1.672
0.188
10-32
AAS 44 & AAO 44
0.500
0.625
2.75
3.63
1.635
0.50
1.00
2.63
2.375
0.188
10-32
*Bore diameters (Dimension B): other than standards shown are available up to the maximum diameter.
Design Specs - Metric
Torque Capacity
Model No.
Capacity, 50 PSI*
Capacity, 100 PSI**
Watts
Friction Surfaces
AAS 20 & AAO 20
1.36
2.26
6
8
AAS 24 & AAO 24
2.82
5.65
15
12
AAS 32 & AAO 32
5.65
11.30
30
12
AAS 44 & AAO 44
8.47
33.90
43.000
12
*Rated torque for continuous operation at 50 RPM. Torque can be higher or lower depending on actual RPM & duty cycle.
**Maximum torque attainable (at 100 PSI).
Slip-Aire Sizes
Model No.
B (std)*
B (max)
A
C
D
E
EE
F
G
H
J
AAS 20 & AAO 20
8
9
31.75
63.50
19.30
6.35
12.70
50.80
26.98
2.39
10-32
AAS 24 & AAO 24
10
13
38.10
85.85
25.65
9.65
19.05
66.80
33.73
3.18
10-32
AAS 32 & AAO 32
12
16
50.80
92.20
35.18
12.70
25.40
66.80
42.47
4.78
10-32
AAS 44 & AAO 44
12
16
69.85
92.20
41.53
12.70
25.40
66.80
60.33
4.78
10-32
*Bore diameters (Dimension B): other than standards shown are available up to the maximum diameter.
How to Specify
Specifying a Polyclutch Part Number:
Part Number Example (Slip Aire)
Standard Options
Bore size changes – English (inches) and metric (mm)
High torque option, accomplished by extra springs – “H” part no. suffix
Will increase capacity of standard adjustable slip clutches to 50% (note: removing springs will lower capacity, increase sensitivity)
Keyways – English and metric – “K” part no. suffix
303/304 stainless steel construction – “Q” part no. prefix
Plastic cover
Custom Clutches: If you are looking for something outside of our standard options, our engineers will work with you to help design a clutch for your specific application. Just ask!
CAD Files
3D Models (.STP)
The files are the standard bore diameter for each size. Please contact us if you require a model in a different bore diameter.
