Friction Clutches and Brakes

Thomson’s Deltran Electromagnetic Friction clutches and friction brakes connect a rotating or stationary input to an output load. Electromagnetic friction clutches provide an efficient, electrically switchable link between a motor and a load. Electromagnetic friction brakes use similar designs to provide an efficient, switchable means of stopping and/or holding the load. Under this fundamental design, Thomson offers a variety of electromagnetic friction clutch and friction brake solutions to meet almost any application:

  • Thomson's Deltran electromagnetic friction clutches and friction brakes provide efficient, electrically switchable operation between a motor and a load.
  • Friction Clutches link the motor to the load by coupling two parallel shafts through the use of pulleys, gears or sheaves or two in line shafts that are bearing supported.
  • Friction brakes provide an electrically switchable means of stopping and/or holding a load for either static or high speed dynamic engagement applications. Friction brakes are available in Power-on and Power-off versions. (Power –on hold or stop the load when power or voltage is applied, Power –off versions hold or stop the load when power is removed).

ELECTROMAGNETIC FRICTION CLUTCHES & FRICTION CLUTCH COUPLINGS

Electromagnetic friction clutches and friction clutch couplings are available in 6 frame sizes and offered as shaft mounted or flange mounted models. The CS, CSC, MCS, MCSC, CF and CFC series provide an efficient, electrically switchable link between a motor and a load. These friction clutch models offer full corrosion resistant, rotating components designed for low inertia and minimal drag, zero backlash and integral long-life bearings.

FRICTION BRAKES

Electromagnetic power-on (BF, MBF) friction brakes provide an efficient, switchable means of stopping and/or holding a load.

The spring-set electromagnetic power-off (BRP, SB, FSB, AKB, and PMB & MBRP) friction brake provides a safe, efficient means of stopping and/or holding a load in the absence of power. New Friction Brake Series included in this section: MBRP (Metric Power-off Brakes) with standard manual releases (Mechanical override).