Abstract: A coupling has a low-torque/high-slip clutch connected between a drive output and an input constituted by a press, shear, or stamper, and a high-torque/low-slip clutch also connected between the output and the input. In a startup phase the low-torque/high-slip clutch is engaged and the high-torque/low-slip clutch is disengaged to bring the load input up to a predetermined rotary threshold speed. Thereafter in a working phase the low-torque/high-slip clutch is disengaged and the high-torque/low-slip clutch is engaged to drive the load at a rotary speed at least equal to the rotary threshold speed.

Abstract: A coupling has a low-torque/high-slip clutch connected between a drive output and an input constituted by a press, shear, or stamper, and a high-torque/low-slip clutch also connected between the output and the input. In a startup phase the low-torque/high-slip clutch is engaged and the high-torque/low-slip clutch is disengaged to bring the load input up to a predetermined rotary threshold speed. Thereafter in a working phase the low-torque/high-slip clutch is disengaged and the high-torque/low-slip clutch is engaged to drive the load at a rotary speed at least equal to the rotary threshold speed.

Abstract: A press has a nonrotating tube shaft centered on an axis, a rotatable output shaft coaxially received in the tube shaft and having a shaft end, and a supply of fluid under pressure. A brake element fixed on the tube shaft forms with an axially movable brake element angularly coupled with the output shaft a pressurizable brake chamber. A fluid line extending from the brake chamber through the tube shaft to the fluid supply can pressurize the brake chamber and thereby couple the brake elements with each other so that the output shaft is braked against the tube shaft. A flywheel rotatable about the axis on the tube shaft carries a first clutch element rotatable about the axis. A second clutch element rotatable about the axis adjacent the first clutch element forms there-with a pressurizable clutch chamber.

Abstract: A coupling apparatus has a stationary housing and a pair of parts inside the housing and rotatable about a common axis. One of the parts normally rotates continuously. Coupling elements between the parts are engageable together to rotationally couple the parts to each other and are separable for free relative rotation of the parts relative to each other. A row of teeth on the one part mesh with a drive pinion of a pump mounted on the housing for circulating coolant and lubricating oil through the coupling elements.