The Nexen Group’s new Flange Mounted Clutch-Brake Enclosed (FMCBE), offers food-production machine builders a clutch-brake with built-in hygiene features to prevent contamination. The FMCBE is BISSC-approved (Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee), and ideal for any environment where cleanliness is a primary concern. The FMCBE offers other significant advantages as well. Compared to electrically actuated clutch-brakes, […]
Brakes + Clutches
New VSD brakes harness the latest performance developments from Twiflex
The range of modular brake systems from Twiflex has been further expanded with the launch of the new VSD Series, which incorporates several of Twiflex’s newest technological improvements. Designed for use in a variety of industrial braking applications – including mining conveyors, hoists, geared grinding mills, offshore deck lifts and mooring winches – the VSD […]
New electromagnetic clutch and brake troubleshooting video
Ogura has created a comprehensive troubleshooting video for electromagnetic clutches and brakes. This new video covers the most common failures that can occur with electromagnetic clutches and brakes and shows the possible causes and potential solutions. The new video covers industrial and mobile products. It is segmented into the three main issues that customers may […]
Nexen introduces additional sizes of high-torque tooth clutches
Nexen Group, Inc. introduces Size 80 and 100 high-torque tooth clutches to deliver more torque and flexibility than other products on the market. This series consists of more than 45 clutches in multiple bore sizes designed to provide high torque in a small package, and configured to drive/hold large loads. Models are available as air […]
Trends in clutches and brakes leverage software and customization
Clutches and brakes hold, stop or index loads in motion designs. Especially over the last five years, a trend toward application-specific components has quickened as several industries push the performance envelope of stock parts. So, we asked industry experts about this and other trends spurring clutch and brake innovation. The biggest growth in industrial clutch and […]
New servo motor brakes from Nexen
Nexen Group’s Eclipse Servo Motor Brakes offer distinct advantages over spring-engaged, electrically released brakes. With Nexen’s servo motor brake, no energy is consumed when the brake is disengaged. (Electrically released brakes consume power continuously, even in disengaged mode, creating heat inside the brake, which detracts from its ability to produce full torque.) It’s spring-engaged/air-released (no […]
Warner Electric introduces new clutch and brake video series
A series of informative Warner Electric clutch and brake videos has been produced to clearly show proper installation steps, troubleshooting, and maintenance tips for various clutch and brake models. Topics include Auto Gap measurement, armature wear patterns, and EM and EUM cover kits. The short how-to videos can be viewed on the Warner Electric website […]
MSEB spring engaged (power off) brake performs better at lower cost for OEMs
SEPAC introduces the MSEB Series, a manual release, power off brake that offers OEMs significant advantages and a 10-20% lower cost compared to competitive models. The MSEB’s standard manual release handle provides a way to manually release brake when power is not available, and an IP64-rated dust cover keeps the friction surface free of debris. […]
NEXEN Eclipse servomotor brakes deliver significant advantages
Nexen Group’s Eclipse Servomotor Brakes offer distinct advantages over spring-engaged, electrically-released brakes. With Nexen’s servo motor brake, no energy is consumed when the brake is disengaged. (Electrically-released brakes consume power continuously, even in disengaged mode, creating heat inside the brake, which detracts from its ability to produce full torque.) It is spring-engaged/air-released (no electric coil) […]
Miki Pulley Introduces Variable Torque Brakes To The North American Market
Miki Pulley is introducing their unique PBZ Variable Torque Brakes for direct sale to OEM’s in North America. Ideal for variable torque tensioning control in automated packaging systems and similar applications, these brakes provide adjustable and precise torque control. Unlike conventional mechanical brakes, PBZ Variable Torque Brakes are magnetic particle brakes. They utilize self-contained magnetic […]
