AS12 One Way Clutch One Clutch AS12 = NSS12 AS12 is a one-way clutch,that is used for Overrunning, Indexing and Backstopping, this type is non-bearing supported, this is exactly the same size as any 6201 ball bearing, you will need one of the 6201 beairngs to support it, One way Bearing Sprag/Clutch Freewheel and also called as Backstops. AS12 is used in any applications that requires one direction rotation, such as mining, hydraulic, textile, printing and washing machines, conveyor systems that carry products to a higher level should not be reversed because of gravity during any power shortage.