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Brakes + Clutches

Maintenance-free Magnashear electric coupler brakes from Force Control

January 10, 2025 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Force Control introduces the Magnashear electric coupler brake which features oil shear technology to provide precise stopping and repeatable positioning, in a compact footprint. They are ideal for demanding applications where the motor is reversed each cycle or there are frequent start/stop cycles. Unique oil shear technology and multiple friction discs allow for high heat […]

Filed Under: Brakes + Clutches, Mechanical PT

Ogura creates new brochure for gas and battery turf care market

September 3, 2024 By Puja Mitra Leave a Comment

Ogura Industrial has created a new brochure to highlight the wide variety of solutions provided in the turf care market, for both gas and battery powered equipment. As a dominant player in the industry, Ogura strives to offer solutions for equipment used today as well as designs anticipated for the future. On gas- and diesel-powered […]

Filed Under: Brakes + Clutches, Mechanical PT Tagged With: Ogura Industrial Corp

Nexen Group debuts new line of electric servomotor brakes

March 22, 2024 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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The new Evolve Electric Servomotor Brake from Nexen Group, Inc., offers zero backlash up to the full holding torque in a rigid, easy to install product. The Evolve Electric Servomotor Brake line is spring engaged and electrically released, engineered with a double-sided friction interface for increased torque capacity. The double row angular contact bearing delivers […]

Filed Under: Brakes + Clutches, Mechanical PT Tagged With: Nexen Group

Oil-shear load brakes absorb extreme torque to zero rpm

October 13, 2023 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Force Control load brakes feature oil shear technology that allows them to absorb extreme torque at speeds as low as 0 rpm, so that the dynamometer can accurately capture data at these very low speeds. Oil-shear technology can provide instant load spikes and static lock-up of up to three times the continuous load rating, making […]

Filed Under: Brakes + Clutches Tagged With: forcecontrol

Sizing a dynamic brake resistor

December 14, 2022 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Dynamic brakes in electric motor drives divert rising DC bus voltage seen during load deceleration. Here we explain how to size the resistors that process that voltage. By Lawrence Kren | Contributing writer Dynamic brakes divert rising DC bus voltage to an appropriately sized resistor where that voltage is then dissipated as heat. This process […]

Filed Under: AC Motors, Brakes + Clutches, Drives + Supplies, Editor Blogs, Featured Tagged With: Eaton Corp.

Railway relies on advanced backstopping clutch technology

October 20, 2022 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

The famous Mount Washington Cog Railway in New Hampshire has been transporting visitors to the highest peak in the Northeastern US since 1869. At the summit, 6,288 ft above sea level, the mountain experiences some of the most extreme weather conditions in the world with wind chill temperatures down to -102°F. A directly measured surface […]

Filed Under: Brakes + Clutches, Featured, Industry News, Mechanical PT Tagged With: altraindustrialmotion

Top 12 design considerations for power-off brakes

September 13, 2022 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

The proliferation of new applications for power-off brakes demands fresh design approaches leveraging leading brake manufacturers’ accumulated design experience. Key to optimizing designs for life, cost, and performance is early collaboration with the brake manufacturer. By Brian Mather • Ogura Industrial Corp. Machine designers in the motion-control industry recognize power-off brakes by the following terms: […]

Filed Under: Brakes + Clutches, Industrial Automation Tagged With: Ogura

Three torque-limiter options compared (and trip torque explained)

November 11, 2021 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Industrial robots, conveyors, wind turbines, machine tools, packaging machines and pumps are just some of the places you’ll find torque limiters. By Lawrence Kren • Contributing writer Torque limiters actuate on the order of milliseconds to prevent overload, shock, and torque spikes that could otherwise damage components or shorten operating life. They also serve in […]

Filed Under: Brakes + Clutches, Editor Blogs, Featured, Industrial Automation, Mechanical PT

Electromagnetic-actuated clutches engage polyethelene sheet rolls quickly and accurately

October 8, 2021 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Engaging individual polyethylene sheet rolls with no system downtime is accomplished with speed and accuracy using Miki Pulley CSZ Clutches. Continuously operating via servo motor power by way of a V-belt, individual roll spools automatically switch on/off as programmed when engaged by the CSZ clutches. These high-performance clutches function using electro-magnetic force generated by an […]

Filed Under: Brakes + Clutches, Mechanical PT Tagged With: Miki Pulley

New micro brakes for small, precise equipment applications

August 27, 2021 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Fast braking response in small, precision torque applications are the primary benefit of Miki Pulley Micro Brakes. Where high performance braking for small motion control applications are required, these Micro Brakes provide the solution. Miki Pulley’s ultra-compact brake design features a stator with integrated mounting flange, proprietary composite friction liner and armature complete with ring […]

Filed Under: Brakes + Clutches, Mechanical PT Tagged With: Miki Pulley

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