Bolt-on brakes
Bolt-on brakes are spring set with a clamp-collar fitting for quick assembly.
Features & benefits
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17, 23, 34, and 42 frame sizes
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Mount easily on standard stepper and servomotors
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Built-in shaft readily accepts gearbox, pulley, or other parts
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Complete catalog available on CD for electromagnetic and wrap spring clutches and brakes, motor brakes, controls, and moment of inertia measurement equipment
Inertia Dynamics
Torrington, Conn.
(800) 800-6445
www.idicb.com
Circle 165
Magnetic particle clutches
Clutches magnetize microscopic stainless-steel spheres to produce torque.
Features & benefits
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1 oz-in. to 300 lb-ft; heat dissipation to 1,900 W
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Torque is independent of slip speed, and ranges from near 0 to maximum rating by adjusting input current
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Produce smooth, infinitely adjustable slip torque
Placid Industries Inc.
Lake Placid, N.Y.
(518) 523-2422
www.placidindustries.com
Circle 166
Spring-set brakes
Thomson-Deltran power off magnetic dc brakes are multifunctional for use in a variety of applications.
Features & benefits
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Nine frame sizes from 30 to 120
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High torque-to-size ratio; 45 to 4,250 lb-in. in diameters from 3.30 to 11.89 in.
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Operating voltages of 24/90/190 V dc standard
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Mount easily to motor or frame as simple splined hub attached to shaft with set screw and keyway
Danaher Motion
Wood Dale, Ill.
(866) 993-2624
www.danahermotion.comCircle 167
Electric micro clutch
MICS-5NE high-speed electric micro clutch achieves a 300% gain in operating speed over previous bushing design.
Features & benefits
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Four micro-instrument ball bearings replace bushings
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Three body sizes for torques of 2, 4, and 7 lb-in.
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Thin permanent magnet disc disengages armature plate when power is removed for faster response times
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Increases side load capacity by 1,000%
Ogura Industrial Corp.
Somerset, N.J.
(732) 271-7361
www.ogura-clutch.com
Circle 168
Caliper disc brake
PD 1473 hydraulically actuated, single opposed piston disc brake produces medium torque by securing the caliper and disc to fixed mountings.
Features & benefits
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Standard and auto-adjust models come with asbestos-free linings for long life and smooth stopping
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Maximum pressure of 1,500 psi, two pistons, and a lining area of 9.6 in.2 per brake
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Auto-adjust comes with electroless nickel-plated housing for corrosive environments
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Optional multiple calipers increase torque; retracting springs and automatic adjusters available
Carlisle Industrial Brake & Friction
Bloomington, Ind.
(812) 334-8727
www.carlislebrake.comCircle 169