Failsafe Linear Magnetic Brakes

  • Magazine Article
  • TBMG-34113
Published April 01, 2019 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
Language:
  • English

Linear permanent magnet brakes, also known as eddy current brakes, are a failsafe, power-free deceleration system that is used in conjunction with a metal reaction plate. Ceramic or rare earth magnets are bonded to a steel back iron plate; no input power is required.