These clutches may be either full position, which engage everywhere around their circumference, or single position, which connect to a set position and engage only in one location per revolution. The shape of the tooth tip may be either symmetrical or sawtooth. Symmetrical tips can be used in any rotation direction, while sawtooth tips are faster than symmetrical tips and can connect at higher speeds.
These electromagnetic tooth clutches are electromagnetic-actuated clutches that transmit torque by engaging teeth.Since torque is transmitted by engaging teeth, these clutches can transmit very high torque with a compact size. These clutches may be either full position, which engage everywhere around their circumference, or single position, which connect to a set position and engage only in one location per revolution.