Spotlight Brakes & Clutches

Spring-applied brakes

Compact, lightweight, 30° arc brake is spring applied and electrically released for electromechanical applications.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• 5 in. long, 1.1 lb, and 90 lb-ft torque
• Four stationary inner disks with friction pucks and five rotating outer disks
• Defined arc of ±15° from null position
• Low drag when energized

SEPAC INC.
Elmira, N.Y.
(800) 331-3207
www.sepac.com
Circle 284

Magnetic particle brakes,clutches

High-capacity magnetic particle brakes and clutches assist payout and rewind tension control, load simulation for testing motors and actuators, torque limiting, and soft starts and stops.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Torque to 300 lb-ft
• Precise, smooth, silent slip torque
• Torque proportional to dc input current; independent of slip rpm
• Threaded port accepts compressed air for increased heat dissipation

PLACID INDUSTRIES INC.
Lake Placid, N.Y.
(518) 523-2422
www.placidindustries.com
Circle 285

Bolt-on brakes

Bolt-on brakes create brake motors for smaller frame assemblies.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Available for 17, 23, 34, and 42 frame sizes
• Spring set, clamp-collar for quick assembly
• Built-in shaft accepts gearboxes, pulleys, other parts
• Mounts to standard stepper and servo motors without custom components or engineering

INERTIA DYNAMICS INC.
Torrington, Conn.
(800) 800-6445
www.idicb.com
Circle 286

Linear brakes

Ortlinghaus brake is pneumatically released for linear drives and holds the present position securely and without backlash.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• 1,100 N maximum braking force (dry running)
• 5.5 bar minimum air pressure required
• Reduced holding torque with lower release pressure possible
• Dynamic braking for emergency stops in a modular design

ORTTECH
Solon, Ohio
(440) 498-7548
www.orttech.com
Circle 287

Smooth start clutches, brakes

SmoothStart Unimodules provide consistent, smooth starting and stopping through entire torque range, including 50% below their rated torque.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• MENA C-faced compatible
• Adjusts to wear; no maintenance required
• For use in full-torque cases with potential for sliding, tipping, misplacement, and damage
• Tailor to operator specs while running at peak capacity

WARNER ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
South Beloit, Ill.
(800) 888-4944
www.warnerelectric.com
Circle 288

Cam clutch

Morse brand KK clutches incorporate a compact clutch with built-in bearing support.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Used in backstopping, indexing, overrunning
• Oil and grease lubrication
• Cam clutch and metric ball bearing combination
• 10 series feature higher overrunning speeds, greater torque, and longer service life

EMERSON POWER TRANSMISSION
Maysville, Ky.
(606) 564-2084
www.emerson-ept.com
Circle 289

Pneumatic disconnect clutch

PDC Series pneumatic disconnect clutch is a ball-detent air-actuated device designed for accurate and dependable torque overload protection in mechanical power transmission equipment.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Single position clutch with “in flight” torque control
• Safety designed clutch disengages 100% when air locked out
• Combined overload clutch and disconnect (on-off) clutch
• Dual ball bearing for high-load timing belt applications
• Sealed from environmental contamination and nickel-plated exterior

ALTRA INDUSTRIAL MOTION/BOSTON GEAR
Quincy, Mass.
(617) 328-3300
www.bostongear.com
Circle 105