Application Examples Cam Clutch - 18. Automobile Tire Washing Equipment
application
Backstop
Also known as backstopping.
The cam clutch continues to run idle while the machine is running, and only engages when the machine reverses direction, which is a rare occurrence.
Overrunning
When outer race of the Cam Clutch are engaged and torque is transmitted, the difference in rotation speed and direction of outer race causes
This is a method of use in which the wheel spins freely and repeatedly, similar to the freewheeling motion of a car.
Compatible models
Machines used
Automobile tire cleaning equipment
Application Examples
Layout

Purpose of use and operation explanation
An example of its use is in a device that spins car tires on a roll to knock off mud that has adhered to the tires.
The above diagram shows a dry system that does not use water, but there are also wet systems that spray water at high pressure to wash tires.
will be used.
Trucks and other vehicles enter from the right side of the diagram above and stop with their rear wheels between the mud-removing rolls.
The rear wheels rotate forward to throw off mud using centrifugal force.
At this time, inner race of the cam clutch is spinning freely.
After clearing the mud, the car reverses and tries to overcome the roll, but if the roll is not fixed,
Since the car is unable to escape from the roll, the cam clutch engages and fixes the roll.
Tsubaki Cam Clutch
The load required by the target vehicle, the rotation speed of the cam clutch mounting part and shaft diameter etc. depending on the specifications of the device
There are size limitations.
In this way, you may need a cam clutch that is suited to your individual needs.
We have a wealth of experience in the use of cam clutches, so we can meet the various needs of our customers.
We can design and manufacture the most economical and effective cam clutches.
Advantages of using a Cam Clutch
- - The cam clutch automatically engages and idles.
- -Compared to ratchets, it is compact and does not make noise or chip teeth.

