Power-Off Brakes provide static holding in absence of power.
December 12, 2006 -
Available in diameters from 1.83-5.00 in., Thomson-Deltran AKB series spring-set electromagnetic power-off brakes provide static engagement with torque from 12.5-470 lb-in. While field assembly is fixed and prevented from rotating, rotor assembly is secured to shaft. In absence of power, fixed and rotating components are engaged which stops and/or holds load. When coil is energized, rotating components are disengaged, allowing shaft to rotate freely.
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New Thomson-Deltran AKB Series Brakes Provide Safe, Economical Static Holding in the Absence of Power
WOOD DALE, IL - Introducing the Thomson-Deltran AKB series spring-set electromagnetic power-off brakes. The AKB series is available in diameters from 1.83 to 5.00 in. (46.5 to 127.0 mm) and provides static engagement with torque from 12.5 lb-in to 470 lb-in (1.4 to 53 Nm). 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," says 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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