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Electric brakes are equipment drive assemblies that use electrically actuated components to slow or stop shafts. There are several basic types of electric brakes. Band brakes, the simplest electric brake configuration, feature a metal band lined with heat and wear resistant friction material. Drum brakes, which are commonly used on automobile rear wheels, actuate when shoes press against a spinning surface called a drum. Disc breaks consist of a caliper that squeezes brake pads against a rotor. Cone brakes include a cone that is lined with heat and wear resistant material that presses against a mating cup surface. Typically, electric brakes are used in applications that require fast response times and precise tension control.

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Electric Brake and Clutch Assemblies

Electric brake and clutch assemblies consist of elements for both the connection and disconnection of shafts (clutch) and for the slowing or stopping of shafts (brake) in equipment drives.

Hydraulic Brakes

Hydraulic brakes are assemblies consisting of elements for the slowing or stopping of shafts in equipment drives.

Hydraulic Clutches

Hydraulic clutches are assemblies consisting of elements for the connection and disconnection of shafts (clutch) in equipment drives.

Mechanical Brakes

Mechanical brakes are assemblies consisting of mechanical elements for the slowing or stopping of shafts in equipment drives. Mechanical power is required to activate the brake.

Mechanical Clutches

Mechanical clutches are assemblies consisting of elements for the connection and disconnection of shafts (clutch) in equipment drives.

Pneumatic Brakes

Pneumatic brakes are assemblies consisting of elements for the slowing or stopping of shafts in equipment drives. Air is required to activate the brake.

Pneumatic Clutches

Pneumatic clutches are air-actuated assemblies consisting of elements for the connection and disconnection of shafts (clutch) in equipment drives.

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