Overrunning & Backstop Clutches

Westrock has grown to become a global leader in the supply of backstopping and overrunning clutches by providing high-quality, robust solutions that exceed industry performance requirements for maximizing operational up time. World-class backstops and clutches utilize either the principle of cylindrical rollers on inclined cam planes for low-speed applications or enhanced sprag technology for high-speed requirements.

Durable Westrock supplied one-way clutches and backstops have been protecting costly equipment, preventing injury and lost production time in several key markets including mining, metals, oil & gas, power plants and cement manufacturing on applications such as inclined and overland conveyors, fans, pumps, drawworks and kiln drives.