Vertical motion creates a challenge when using linear motors, because the load will fall under the force of gravity in the absence of power. While a counterbalance is the typical solution to the ...

Background: Traditionally, mechanical brake and air-supply systems have provided brake control to processors unwinding or holding back a strand or web. But air brakes and their air-supply system don’t ...

Choosing the best brake or clutch for the job takes technical know-how and savvy selection skills. Follow these expert tips to get your next application off to a good start - and stop. One of the most ...

For safety reasons, a motor that drives a safety-critical electromechanical assembly often includes an electromagnetic brake on its drive shaft. The brake typically comprises a solenoid coil that ...

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 ...

MagnaShear maintenance-free, no-adjustment motor brakes from Force Control Industries employ oil shear technology, which the company says provides longer service life in demanding applications like ...

MagnaShear Marine Duty Motor Brakes Provide a Maintenance-Free Solution for Frequent Start/Stop Cycles for Onboard and Port-side Cranes The MagnaShear marine duty motor brake from Force Control ...

Throughout the year, General Motors has repeatedly issued recalls for various makes and models of vehicles suffering from too many different manufacturing flaws to easily keep track of them all. The ...