New Video Details MagnaShear Motor Brakes

A new Force Control video details the MagnaShear™ (Fairfield, Ohio, USA) spring set, electric release motor brakes featuring Oil Shear technology. The new video is one of three that can be viewed from the main Force Control web site, or on You Tube.   

Complete with motion-graphics to visually show what is happening internally, this 2-plus minute video details how MagnaShear™ brakes require no maintenance or adjustment, and boast service life that is often 10-times that of traditional dry braking systems. With models available with torque from 6 lb. ft. to 1,250 lb. ft., for NEMA motor frames 56 to 440, these proven products are ideal for a wide range of applications across all industries, including cranes/winches/hoists, palletizing, conveying, indexing, turn overs/dumpers, coal sampling, automotive production, marine winches/hoists, and more.  

Force Control Industries is a world leader in oil shear technology, offering a full line of clutches, brakes, and clutch brakes for OEMs in diverse applications. Their manufacturing campus includes three manufacturing facilities with more than 100,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space along with engineering, design, customer support, and administrative offices. All facilities are ISO9001/2000 certified for quality assurance.