As the demand for smaller motors increases, so does the need for small-diameter brakes and other small components. With recent technological advancements, electromagnetic brakes are able to generate powerful torque…
Guide to Troubleshooting Permanent Magnet Brakes
Click to Expand The first step in fixing something is to understand how it works. Permanent magnet brakes (PMBs) are a form of brake that uses permanent magnets to provide…
Underwater Robotics Applications
Robotics is rapidly advancing, with new developments and capabilities emerging every day across multiple sections of this industry. Applications ranging from oil and gas excavations to military and transportation projects…
Electromagnetic Brake Wear
Brakes are essential to diverse industries for slowing and stopping motion or holding various loads in place. Electromagnetic brakes specifically use the presence and absence of electric current and magnetic…
Brake Locks and Successful Fin Operation
Click to Expand Control fins on the bodies of missiles adjust their flight path and help ensure missiles hit their intended targets. The main component used to position these fins…
SEPAC Partners With Motiv Space Systems on NASA Contract For DEEDS
SEPAC, Inc is honored to partner with Motiv Space Systems, Inc. on new technology for future flight missions, including space flight. Through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Sequential Phase…
How an Electromagnetic Brake Works
There are two basic types of Electromagnetic Brakes. “Power On” (Magnetically Applied) and “Power Off” (Spring Applied). Most brakes (covering several markets) work with Direct Current applied (DC). 24VDC is…
Automation Trends in the Robotics Industry
Robotics applications are quickly increasing and advancing, and these automation trends are being influenced by consumer demand and preference. From a modern lifestyle that prioritizes speed and convenience to companies…
Permanent Magnet vs. Spring Applied Brake
Permanent magnet brakes (PMB) and spring applied brakes (SEB) are safe and efficient braking mechanisms for halting and holding a load in place. They work in the absence of power…
Electromagnetic Brake Applications for the Robotics Industry
Click to Expand Robotics play an important role in a wide range of industries, and they require high-performance brakes to ensure safe and effective operation. Although robotics systems have safety…