For more than 40 years, Inertia Dynamics has been recognized as a global leader in the design and manufacture of technically-advanced industrial clutches and brakes. Inertia’s experienced design and development team utilizes sophisticated test equipment to ensure very high quality and consistency levels to meet the most demanding customer requirements. Inertia Dynamics offers a full […]
Brakes + Clutches
Warner XS-Series brake applications: Quiet and powerful braking in airline seats and more
XS-Series spring-actuated electrically released brakes from Warner Electric — part of the Altra Industrial Motion Corp. — are specifically designed to meet stringent compactness requirements in weight-sensitive applications. They boost reliable braking performance in a package weighing as little as 27 g. The XS brakes are also statically engaged holding so can stop moving loads in […]
Spring-engaged tooth brakes for medical applications from SEPAC
SEPAC designed the SETB electromagnetic spring-engaged tooth brake to deliver reliable, consistent operation within medical applications. This power off brake offers large bore sizes, low backlash, high torque-to-size ratio, a high number of index positions, positive engagement and a reliable coil with custom voltages available. These features, many not commercially available elsewhere in the marketplace, […]
New catalog from Force Control details Posidyne clutch brakes
A new 16-page, full-color catalog from Force Control Industries details the Posidyne line of clutch brakes featuring Oil Shear Technology for long service life with no maintenance or adjustment. Ideal for high cycle count applications (up to 250+ CPM), from 240 to over 78, 500 lb/in. torque ratings, they are available with air or hydraulic […]
Ogura’s new product line addition – mechanical clutches
Ogura Industrial has announced a new addition to its product line. Although this product is not new to Ogura, it is new to North America. The mechanical clutch series is finding new opportunities for machinery manufacturers in North America because of some of its unique features. The mechanical clutches are a multiple disc design that […]
Power-transmission components and mechanical systems see three new trends
Power-transmission (PT) components include essentials such as chain, springs, seals, and retaining devices, to name a few. There are three main trends that have dominated recent innovation in their design and application. New materials in mechanical parts continue to expand the applications in which all components operate effectively. Compression and wave springs are specified in […]
Expanded Size Selection For BX Series Brakes From Miki Pulley
Electromagnetic Miki Pulley BX series brakes are a power-off, engaged type brake. 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 power failure events. Of the BX series, […]
New yaw brake lifting and installation tool cuts maintenance in half
Svendborg Brakes, the leading global manufacturer of premium quality caliper brakes has released its yaw brake lifting and installation tool, which aims to improve safety and reduce the time taken to maintain the yaw brake systems on wind turbines. This latest innovation uses a simple carriage assembly to position, raise and lower brakes to ensure […]
New BX Series Brakes from Miki Pulley for servomotors use 2/3 less power than other options
Electromagnetic Miki Pulley BX series brakes are a power-off, engaged type brake. 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 useful to prevent power failure events. More after the jump. Of the […]
Motion trends third edition: Industrial clutch and brake technologies
Brakes and clutches all stop or hold or index axes on motion machinery, but they must execute those functions to application-specific parameters. Trends in this technology continue away from strictly stock parts. Case in point: Tailored power-off brakes for production automation continue to proliferate with demand for holding functions. This is to complement the ever-increasing […]
