Logan LCT Series Clutches for Diverse Applications

When it comes to connect-disconnect applications in marine, industrial, mobile, and hybrid drive systems, the Logan LCT Series Clutch offers a high-performance, reliable solution. Built with an integral torsional coupling for efficient vibration isolation, the LCT Series is ideal for applications like fire pumps, air compressors, and hybrid drives. This clutch provides reliable performance across multiple demanding environments, making it a trusted choice for OEMs and end-users alike.

What Makes the Logan LCT Series Clutch Stand Out?

The Logan LCT Series Clutch is designed to mount directly on the input shaft of gearboxes or firefighting pumps. Featuring a compact design with a high-torque dry disc pack, this clutch is engineered for efficient power transmission while isolating the clutch, pump, or gearbox from engine vibrations through its integral torsional coupling.

Key Features and Benefits of Logan LCT Clutches

• Self-Adjusting Disc Pack: Automatically compensates for disc wear, reducing the need for manual adjustments and minimizing maintenance.
• High Torque Transmission: With its multiple-disc, dry disc pack, the LCT clutch delivers maximum torque in a compact footprint.
• Integral Torsional Coupling: Helps reduce axial length, simplifying installation and saving space.
• Hydraulic or Pneumatic Actuation: The clutch can be activated remotely from a panel, bridge, or wheelhouse, allowing flexible operation.
• Adaptable Design: Standard models handle between 500 and 2000 HP, with custom configurations available for specific OEM requirements.
• Certified for Marine Applications: Approved by marine classification societies, the LCT clutch is built to withstand demanding maritime environments.

How Logan LCT Clutches Work

The LCT clutch engages through hydraulic or pneumatic pressure, which forces a piston to lock the friction and separator discs in a multi-disc pack, transmitting torque to a drive ring connected to a sprocket, pulley, or driveshaft. When pressure is released, springs disengage the discs, maintaining clearance and reducing wear. This self-adjusting feature compensates for disc wear automatically, enhancing durability and eliminating the need for constant adjustments.

Designed for Dry Operation

Logan LCT clutches are designed to operate in dry conditions, with an organic multiple-disc pack optimized for maximum torque transfer. The dry operation requirement makes these clutches ideal for applications that demand high power and minimal maintenance.

Specifications and Performance

Available in three sizes, the Logan LCT Series offers torque ratings from 4,600 lb-ft (6,238 Nm) to 12,900 lb-ft (17,492 Nm), with an operating pressure cap of 200 psi (13.8 bar) and a minimum of 80 psi (5.5 bar). Typical operating speeds range between 1,100 and 1,500 RPM, and enhanced release springs can be added for rapid disengagement in high-speed applications.

Advantages of Logan LCT Clutches

• Compact, High-Power Design: Achieves high power density in a compact assembly, optimizing space without compromising performance.
• Self-Adjusting Mechanism: Reduces the need for maintenance by compensating for wear automatically, lowering operating costs and downtime.
• Quick Release Mechanism: Promptly separates discs when pressure is removed, maintaining optimal clearance.
• Self-Lubricating Seals: Durable Viton O-rings reduce twisting failure and minimize maintenance.
• Corrosion-Resistant Components: Treated cylinder housing and splined surfaces provide long-lasting wear resistance.

Proven Performance in the Field

The Logan LCT clutch has demonstrated its reliability in some of the toughest applications worldwide. Trusted in hybrid systems on high-powered workboats and industrial rigs, the LCT clutch is used in vessels like the mv. Christopher Parsonage and on exploration rigs in Australia, as well as workboats operating in the Suez Canal. Wherever there’s a need for dependable torque and seamless connect-disconnect capability, Logan LCT clutches rise to the challenge.

Learn More About Logan LCT Series Clutches

For more details, contact us at sales@loganclutch.com. Our team is ready to help you find the ideal solution for your project.