Clutches and brakes are a mainstay in motion designs that need to stop, hold, or index loads. Especially over the last five years, a technology trend towards application-specific designs has quickened as several industries are pushing the performance envelope of stock components. So, we recently asked six industry experts for comments on this and other […]
Brakes + Clutches
Stieber Clutch introduces compact, reliable backstops
Stieber Clutch recently launched its new RDBK load sharing, high-speed, releasable backstop at this year’s Hannover Messe. The product features a compact design with increased torque capacity compared to conventional designs, which helps avoid the over specification of gearboxes to meet large outside diameter requirements of some backstops. In the event of a blockage, belt jam or overload, the […]
How to size clutches and brakes to a design’s motor: An engineer’s guide
Updated May 2019. || Brakes and clutches are a mainstay in motion designs that need to stop, hold or index loads. Especially over the last five years, a technology trend toward application-specific designs has quickened as several industries are pushing the performance envelope of stock components. First step: Pick between clutches and brakes Brakes are used […]