Bolt-on brakes
Bolt-on brakes are spring set with a clamp-collar fitting for quick assembly.
Features & benefits
17, 23, 34, and 42 frame sizes
Mount easily on standard stepper and servomotors
Built-in shaft readily accepts gearbox, pulley, or other parts
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
1 oz-in. to 300 lb-ft; heat dissipation to 1,900 W
Torque is independent of slip speed, and ranges from near 0 to maximum rating by adjusting input current
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
Nine frame sizes from 30 to 120
High torque-to-size ratio; 45 to 4,250 lb-in. in diameters from 3.30 to 11.89 in.
Operating voltages of 24/90/190 V dc standard
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
Four micro-instrument ball bearings replace bushings
Three body sizes for torques of 2, 4, and 7 lb-in.
Thin permanent magnet disc disengages armature plate when power is removed for faster response times
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
Standard and auto-adjust models come with asbestos-free linings for long life and smooth stopping
Maximum pressure of 1,500 psi, two pistons, and a lining area of 9.6 in.2 per brake
Auto-adjust comes with electroless nickel-plated housing for corrosive environments
Optional multiple calipers increase torque; retracting springs and automatic adjusters available
Carlisle Industrial Brake & Friction
Bloomington, Ind.
(812) 334-8727
www.carlislebrake.comCircle 169