Torque Brakes

The "XT" Series of Extreme Torque Brakes offer triple the torque in a smaller, conventional package. In any given application, the brakes are about 1/3 the size of a standard brake, yet they perform the same as their larger heavier counterpart making them a cost saving replacement as well as a space-saving solution. The brakes employ a friction material that breaks the barrier in the design and manufacture of friction surfaces. In some cases, the series has a coefficient of friction approaching 1.0 (.75 to .95 depending upon pressures and unit size). The brakes are power-ON brakes that are suitable for those applications that require extreme torque for holding. The material has been rigorously tested in aerospace simulations including performance under shock and vibration conditions as well as used in outer space under extreme vacuums and cold temperatures. In addition to many Aerospace applications, the brakes are suitable for robotics, computer chip and clean room handling equipment, automation machinery, medical equipment and other high-tech applications requiring high torque in a small package.

Electroid Company, 45 Fadem Rd., Springfield, NJ 07081. Tel: 973-467-8100; Fax: 973-467-5656.