Placid Industries Hysteresis Brake – Model H35-24-1 How do Hysteresis Brakes Work? Hysteresis Brakes produce torque without friction plates or magnetic particles. Torque is instead produced magnetically across an air gap. Because of this, life is extremely long, even at high speeds. This makes these types of brakes suitable for slipping applications. These brakes can…

Fitness equipment manufacturers must ensure their products meet consumer expectations. This means design is just as important as function. For manufacturers who develop resistance-based fitness equipment, selecting the best technology for your system can be a challenging task. Placid Industries works closely with leaders in the Fitness Industry and provides them with superior motion control…

What is a Slip Clutch? A slip clutch is a device that controls torque to prevent mechanical overload. This feature is particularly useful in applications like rewinding of a web, load simulation, torque limiting, and applications requiring soft starts. Placid Industries manufactures magnetic particle clutches. This type of clutch is unique in the fact that…

Torque Control with Placid Industries Brakes and Clutches Torque control is vital for manufacturing as improper torque control can result in damaged products or machinery, poor manufacturing accuracy, and ultimately, reduced profitability. Placid Industries manufactures the smoothest operating magnetic particle brakes and clutches, and hysteresis brakes available on the market. Placid Industries also supplies brake…

What is Tension? In the world of manufacturing and web tension control, tension is simply the level of force applied to a web that opposes the normal motion of the system. To help illustrate this, think of paper being wound into one large roll. If tension is too low, there would be too much slack…

Placid Industries offers a brake and clutch supply of magnetic particle clutches and brakes, and hysteresis brakes to meet its customers’ requirements and demand. Placid Industries brakes and clutches are used in a wide range of applications, most of which require a form of tension control or resistance. Applications can range from more “common” industrial…

Achieving precise tension control is crucial across a wide range of applications. Plaid Industries’ hysteresis brakes provide superior tension control for applications such as narrow web handling, wire and cable manufacturing, electric motor testing, and more. A Placid Industries tension brake ensures smooth operation, minimizes material waste, and enhances overall productivity. Unlike traditional brakes, hysteresis…

Placid Industries is a leader in manufacturing the smoothest operating magnetic particle clutches available. Their unique design offers users the ability to control tension by adjusting the provided current. To assist with this function, Placid Industries supplies its customers with constant current power supplies manufactured specifically for magnetic particle brakes and clutches, as well as…

Clutches are vital components in many machines, enabling the engagement and disengagement of power transmission between rotating shafts. In applications requiring tensioning, resistance, or testing, clutches primarily focus on controlling force and allowing the accurate execution of tasks. With a well-selected clutch, the machine can operate at optimal efficiency and productivity, resulting in better product…

Click to Expand Accurate and efficient machinery operation hinges on proper torque control. Failure to control this rotational force can lead to slack and winding issues, damaging equipment and impairing precise placement. On the other hand, effective torque control ensures smooth operation, avoiding entanglement and preserving optimal performance. This article will discuss the fundamentals of…