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Mounting Sprockets and Pulleys on Pilot Style Clutches - Considerations & Guidelines

From Mach III Clutch, Inc.

Clutches are commonly connected to a drive system through roller chains and belting. This requires that a sprocket or pulley be mounted directly to the clutch. A pilot style clutch is made for this purpose; providing a projection onto which the sprocket or pulley will seat and a series of tapped holes along a bolt circle where the sprocket or pulley will be attached.

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