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Airflex DCB Combination Clutch/Brakes

Airflex, a Vickers by Danfoss brand (formerly Eaton Airflex). An air-actuated disc clutch and a spring-applied disc brake in one compact unit, for fast, precise stops on high-speed cyclic machinery.

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Overview

An Airflex combination unit packages an air-actuated disc clutch and a spring-applied disc brake in one compact assembly. It saves space, simplifies the drive and delivers the very fast clutch-to-brake response that continuously running, high-speed machinery needs.

Gordon Russell is an authorized Airflex distributor and service centre in Western Canada, with application help, genuine parts, and rebuild and repair service for all Airflex clutches and brakes.

Looking for a part? Search by part number or element size in the Airflex Parts Finder.

Series

DCB Clutch/Brake

  • Clutch up to 75,000 lb•in (8,475 N•m); brake up to 55,000 lb•in (6,215 N•m)
  • Patented quick-release air manifold for extremely fast response and protection against die damage from misfeeds
  • No overlap between clutching and braking; two standard sizes, 21DCB and 29DCB

Typical applications: Can-making machines, press brakes, stamping and forming presses, printing and punching machines.

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Airflex DCB Clutch/Brake

Specifications

SeriesCapacityKey feature
DCB Clutch/BrakeClutch up to 75,000 lb•in (8,475 N•m); brake up to 55,000 lb•in (6,215 N•m)Patented quick-release air manifold for extremely fast response and protection against die damage from misfeeds

Ratings from Airflex published data. Confirm selection with a Gordon Russell application engineer.

Airflex DCB parts by size

Click a size to see every listed part for it: application, element, flywheel, friction, hub, kit, other component, plate and more.

SizeListed parts
21DCB88View parts →
29DCB31View parts →
32DCB1View parts →

Airflex Combination Clutch/Brakes Catalogs & Manuals

Catalogs, fact sheets and installation, operation & maintenance (IOM) manuals. Can't find your model? Send us the nameplate or part number and we will send the right document.

DocumentTypeDownload
Combination Clutch/Brakes
Airflex Combination Clutch/Brakes (Section F)CatalogPDF
Airflex 29DCBIOM / ManualPDF

2 documents.

See all Airflex literature on the Airflex clutches & brakes page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which machines use the DCB?

The DCB is found on thousands of can-making machines worldwide, and on press brakes, stamping and forming presses, printing machines and automatic punching machines.

What sizes are available?

Two standard sizes: 21DCB and 29DCB. The parts tables below list every listed part for each.

Do you service DCB units?

Yes. We supply genuine DCB parts and kits and rebuild combination clutch/brakes. Send us the size and serial number for a quote.

Is Eaton Airflex the same as Vickers or Danfoss Airflex?

Yes. Airflex was an Eaton brand for decades. Danfoss acquired Eaton's hydraulics business in 2021, and Airflex is now part of Vickers by Danfoss, alongside Vickers hydraulics. It is the same product line, from the same engineering team, with the same part numbers, so we supply genuine parts and rebuilds whether your unit says Eaton, Danfoss or Vickers.

Service & Support

Gordon Russell supplies genuine Airflex parts and kits and rebuilds and services all Airflex clutches and brakes. Find parts by part number or element size in the Airflex Parts Finder, or send us the size and serial number from the nameplate using the form below. See also: all Airflex clutches & brakes.

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Send the model, size and serial number from the nameplate, or photos of the unit, and tell us about the application. A Gordon Russell specialist will follow up with parts, pricing and lead time, or a rebuild quote.
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