Magnetic particle clutches and brakes suit many web-tensioning processes that require adjustable, smooth torque on a clean, dust-free environment. These clutches and brakes used for tension control or torque limiting are electromagnetically actuated and consist of input and output members with a cavity between them.
Within that cavity are very small, magnetized metal particles. Because the particles are contained within the cavity, there are no wear particles as might exist in a friction design clutch or brake. The ability of the magnetic particles to slip against each other eliminates stick-slip behavior, even down to single-digit rpm‚’s.
Warner Electric
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