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Spotlight Brakes & Clutches

July 1, 2005

Spring-applied brakes Compact, lightweight, 30 arc brake is spring applied and electrically released for electromechanical applications. FEATURES & BENEFITS

Edited Mary Gannon

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.