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News Release from: Danaher Motion | Subject: Electromagnetic power-off brakes
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 28 November 2006
Electromagnetic power-off brakes are
effective
Electromagnetic power-off brakes are simple to install and provide a safe, cost-effective and energy efficient braking solution in applications such as robotics and actuators.
Introducing the Thomson-Deltran AKB series spring-set electromagnetic power-off brakes The AKB series is available in diameters from 1.83 to 5.00in (46.5 to 127.0mm) and provides static engagement with torque from 12.5 lb.in to 470 lb.in (1.4 to 53Nm)
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 1 Nov 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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These brakes are simple to install and provide a safe, cost-effective and energy efficient braking solution in applications such as robotics, medical equipment, actuators, motor brakes, postal handling equipment and packaging.
"Our AKB series brakes offer a built-in quiet feature along with the highest torque per unit size all at a low-cost which creates a multifunctional alternative well suited for use in a wide range of applications," said John Pieri, Thomson-Deltran Business Unit manager for Clutches and Brakes.
The principle of operation for spring-set electromagnetic power-off brakes is simple.
While the field assembly is fixed and prevented from rotating, the rotor assembly is secured to the shaft.
In the absence of power the fixed and rotating components are engaged, thus stopping and/or holding the load.
When the coil is energized, rotating components are disengaged, allowing the shaft to rotate freely.
* About Thomson - Thomson is the premiere producer of digital linear actuators, linear bearings and guides, ball screws and related linear motion control products.
Thomson pioneered the development of the ball bushing linear bearing in 1945, and has set the standard ever since with an unparalleled breadth and depth of linear motion solutions.
Thomson is a trusted brand of Danaher Motion and serves a wide range of markets and customers through an unsurpassed set of mechanical motion control products.
* About Danaher Motion - Danaher Motion is a leading global manufacturer of motion control products that improve the efficiency and productivity of complex manufacturing operations.
Danaher Motion's product innovations have been revolutionizing the motion control industry for over 60 years through trusted brand names including Dover, Kollmorgen and Thomson.
Danaher Motion is a strategic business platform of the Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR), a manufacturer of process and environmental controls, tools and industrial components.
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