Force Control Industries presents their Posidyne X Class Clutch Brakes which feature Oil Shear technology that allows rapid and precise stopping, starting, reversing, speed change and positioning – all without adjustment and virtually no maintenance. Well suited for applications with frequent start/stop cycles, these unique motion control devices allow higher cycle rates (as high as […]
Brakes + Clutches
Using mechanical torque limiters to protect servo-driven machinery
Servomotor-driven machinery abounds in today’s automated applications. These designs typically require high speeds for top throughput, dynamic operation for nimble positioning, and (in many cases) quick reversals for indexing. So it’s key to have some means to: Protect the servomotor from damage by sudden load changes, over-torque conditions, or shock due to machine issues. The […]
Electromagnetic brakes provide more stopping power for servo motors using less space
The BXR-LE brake series from Miki Pulley is a power-off, engaged brake design. When the stator is energized, the brake is disengaged allowing free rotation. When no current is applied, compression springs halt the brake rotor thereby stopping the input shaft rotation. This is an ideal feature to prevent rotation during power failure events. The […]
New high performance clutch brake for outdoor power equipment
Ogura has developed a new model, GT2.75, clutch brake for the outdoor power equipment market. This new clutch brake is patented both in and outside of the United States and offers engineers advantages in both design and cost over older designs currently on the market. The clutch incorporates a six hard rivet design in the […]
Zero backlash featured in Miki Pulley CSZ electromagnetic clutches
Miki Pulley’s CSZ electromagnetic clutches have a zero backlash design and provide an efficient connection between a motor and a load with low inertia, minimal drag and zero backlash. CSZ clutches function using the magnetic force generated by the energized coil providing engagement of input and output members of the clutch. They feature an integrated […]
Video on torque limiters: Examples of how to customize for industrial applications
In a recent video with Lee Teschler, we go over three torque limiters from Mach III — a Kentucky-based manufacturer of stock and custom brakes, clutches, and torque limiters. The manufacturer can usually deliver custom designs within two days of obtaining application requirements. Mach III also meets or beats purchase-order ship dates 98% of the time. […]
Video: Spring or air-engaged friction brakes from Mach III (a Design World overview)
In a recent video with Lee Teschler, we got the chance to handle two brakes from Mach III. Watch the video: Our first sample — a D2F3R-STH spring-engaged brake — is one of more than a dozen standard variations … with many more customizable options. This modular brake design has subcomponents grouped into kits — […]
Video: Five air-engaged clutches from Mach III (a Design World overview)
In a recent video with Lee Teschler, we investigated five air-engaged clutches from Mach III. The company designs and manufactures an array of air and spring-applied friction brakes and clutches — as well as mechanical torque limiters and combination clutch-brakes for industrial applications to 5,000 ft-lb. Watch the video: First we detail a C2H2R-STH […]
Model-112 Micro Brakes from Miki Pulley excel in small precision equipment
Electromagnetic Micro Brakes from Miki Pulley are a compact, high performance braking solution for small, precise motion control applications. Miki Pulley’s ultra-compact brake design ensures fast response in high torque demanding applications. The simple yet effective design features a stator with integrated mounting flange, proprietary composite friction liner and armature complete with ring plate spring […]
Ogura explains how permanent-magnet brake work with new animation
Ogura Industrial Corp. has created a new animation showing how permanent magnet brakes work. The animation shows an exploded view of the component parts and how they interact with each other. In permanent magnet brakes, holding force is created by permanent magnets and released by energizing the magnetic field. Permanent magnet brakes are higher torque […]
