The Latest in Clutch & Brake Technology

Making the Smart Choice in PT Components: The Latest Clutch & Brake Technology Looks at Reliability, Cost and Design Specifications
By Matthew Jaster, Senior Editor

In order to specify a clutch or brake for any industrial application, you start by making inquiries like a hardboiled detective. The job is all about asking the right questions. Is the brake or clutch smart? Is it suitable for the application? Will the component provide the longevity and durability the end customer is looking for? How will it run under certain environments or operating conditions? PTE has talked to some of the key clutch/brake providers to see what products and technologies are in demand as we enter the next phase of smart manufacturing.

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Power Transmission Technology Update May 15, 2018
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The Latest in Clutch & Brake Technology *Making the Smart Choice in PT Components: The Latest Clutch & Brake Technology Looks at Reliability, Cost and Design Specifications* By Matthew Jaster, Senior Editor In order to specify a clutch or brake for any industrial application, you start by making inquiries like a hardboiled detective. The job is all about asking the right questions. Is the brake or clutch smart? Is it suitable for the application? Will the component provide the longevity and durability the end customer is looking for? How will it run under certain environments or operating conditions? PTE has talked to some of the key clutch/brake providers to see what products and technologies are in demand as we enter the next phase of smart manufacturing. Read More
Tiny Torque Limiters, Brakes & Clutches Ten new models from Mach III provide solutions for tight space, small shaft applications. Available with 2 week lead times, bored and keyed to fit the shaft size you specify up to 1/2 inch or 12 mm. All models can be customized. See website for full specs and downloadable 3D models. Read More	Experience New Technology at IMTS 2018 — Register Today! IMTS 2018 is the premier manufacturing technology show in North America. Held every even-numbered year in Chicago, IMTS attracts buyers and sellers from 117 countries. Covering 1.3 million square feet of show floor, over 2,400 leading manufacturers will display their equipment in ten product pavilions and four co-located shows! Read More	Free admission for PTE readers with code IAMDPTE! The world's No. 1 industrial & manufacturing event, HANNOVER MESSE, is coming to the U.S. for the first time in its 70 year history, co-located with IMTS in Chicago. See the latest innovations in automation, power transmission, and motion control first-hand. Get your free ticket today! Read More

What's the total cost of drivetrain failure? DAMAGE. FRUSTRATION. DOWNTIME. HEADACHES. If you're relying on providers who can only service ONE drivetrain component, failures cost you more time — and more money. Protect your entire drivetrain with complete service coverage from Philadelphia Gear & Timken Power Systems. Get 24/7 nationwide coverage for any part. Read More	Helical Worm Gearmotors & Speed Reducers Our helical worm gear reducers are offered in 6 sizes, with torque capacities up to 1,300 Nm, input power capacities from 0.16 to 10 HP, gear ratios from 3:1 to 3400:1, and efficiencies of up to 90%. Multiple input options include integral gear motors, inch or metric shafts, NEMA, IEC, and servo motor adapters. Read More	Electromagnetic Particle Brakes & Clutches Whether you are looking for an electromagnetic braking system, a magnetic brake, particle brake, electromagnetic powder brakes, clutches and torque limiters, electro-magnetic clutches, or more, Andantex USA offers the complete line of Merobel™ high quality brakes and clutches. In addition to our web tension controllers and electronics, sensors and transducers. andantex.com