VISCOUS DRIVES
Clutches for modulating fans in a wide range of applications
We custom design both bi-metal (air sensing) and electronically controlled fan clutches depending on the application requirements. Electronically controlled fan clutches enable you to engage the fan based on a vast number of controlling factors, such as engine oil, transmission oil, or coolant temperature, which is ideal for low-temperature operating conditions and non-stationary equipment. The bi-metallic sensor systems respond to ambient air temperature and are lighter, more durable, and more sensitive to higher temperatures, making them more suitable for heavy-load applications, such as earth-moving equipment and generators.
Mounting viscous clutches to your high-performance axial fans facilitates a much wider range of modulation than purely mechanical fans. The drives enable you to run fans on demand instead of perpetually, which puts the engine under a constant load, shortening its service life. Our viscous drives improve energy consumption—and therefore lower carbon emissions—and reduce noise.
Whatever your application, we can design the right clutch to suit your modulation, torque, and mounting requirements. Future-proof your engines with fan clutches that will not only prolong their operating life but significantly reduce their carbon emissions.
Not sure which clutch is right for your application? Contact us below for an obligation-free consultation.
Viscous drive mounted to axial fan