SKU:
EQ81001
Qty:
1
Price:
€150.00 Ex. VAT
For most EQ8 users clutch rings are wear parts which eventually need replacement. This is usually apparent from gradual reduction in locking torque, even with adjustment of the ‘bite point’ of the clutch locking lever. SAE’s redesign of the ring largely eliminates the unbalanced radial force on the worm gear hub that is part of the OEM ring design. It is important to do this if worm gear meshing clearance is to be controlled to the level of a few microns that low backlash operation requires.
Unlike the OEM design, this clutch ring runs dry against the hard-anodised mating clutching surface of the worm gear hub, reducing the clamping lever force needed to lock the clutch while slipping under torque overload conditions which might damage the worm gearing or worm bearings. The FEA-optimised design introduces a pair of integrally-machined clamping ‘shoes’ and flexures which allow the shoes to pivot into contact with the exterior of the mating surface on the worm wheel hub.
SKU:
EQ81001
Name:
Clutch Kit for Skywatcher EQ8
Qty:
1
Price:
€150.00 Ex. VAT
Weight:
0.33 Kg
Packed Dims.:
Padded Envelope 15x15x5 cms
Contents:
Clutch band, fixing screw, threadlock, installation instructions.
Mount Compatibility:
Skywatcher EQ8 or Orion USA HD110 German equatorial mounts
Installation Difficulty:
Easy to Moderate
Often Bought With:
SS Fastener kit, LD DEC Anti-Backlash kit, Dec Stiffness Kit, Pin Wrench for axis shaft ringnut removal.
Highlights:
Restores effective clutch locking action while largely eliminating interactions with the worm gearing. Reduced image shift when locking or unlocking.
Warranty Terms:
2 years limited warranty
