As hard as it is to get something moving, getting it to stop is more difficult. This applies equally to physical forces as it does information Rather than applying a slowing force to a moving shaft, a motor brake needs to remove all motion or counteract the force. This reliably stops a motor faster than mechanical [...]
An AC electric motor has many uses and comes in both large and small varieties, but the problems it suffers are almost universal. While the sizes and power can vary, the makeup of them are similar, We created this guide to help identify the primary causes for AC electric motor problems, so you understand the [...]
In your machine shop, time is money. The less time it takes to complete your daily production tasks, the more money you can make. The problem is, you've noticed lately that bottlenecks are causing your productivity to take a dive. The reality is, machine shops took a hit when the COVID-19 pandemic struck the United [...]
As a machine shop leader, the last thing you want to hear is that one of your workers has been injured on the job. Unfortunately, the pieces of equipment they use every day aren't the only things that pose a hazard to them. So do your industrial fans. The reality is, 430 cases of occupational injuries [...]
Stop the machine! Emergency! This is the time when you need an electric motor brake! In an emergency, you cannot let the motor stop naturally. It just takes too long. Today, machinery is moving faster and faster, and there is a demand for more start and stops. Thus, it is imperative to have the right [...]
Precision manufacturing in the United States creates nearly $10 billion in product every year, according to Census data. And one of the most important tools in this sector is the electric lathe, which requires precision and power to make a host of products. These incredible manufacturing machines rely on an electric motor brake to stop their high-speed [...]
DC motors are highly relevant and used in many industrial machines and applications. No matter what industry you're in, there's probably a DC motor involved somehow, somewhere. If you're reading this, there's a high chance you're in need of new brakes for your DC motor. The good news is that DC motors convert direct electrical energy into [...]
The opportunity to work with woodworking machinery can no doubt be exciting. After all, you're essentially working with an electric motor. However, if you don't have the right electronic braking system to along with this motor, then this can become a major problem. The reality is, the right braking system is crucial to any piece of [...]
An electric motor brake presents a new type of maintenance procedure in the braking industry. Unlike most other traditional motor brakes, the electric brake goes by a unique set of specifications to showcase their braking power in the form of horsepower. This way of reading your braking power makes it simple to know when it's [...]
Proper maintenance helps prolong the life of an electric motor brake and keeps it working effectively—but do you know why it actually matters to your machinery? Motors and machines need to stop sometimes. Unless you plan to stop machines manually or mechanically, an electric brake is a better choice to stop a machine's operation. Keep [...]
