Pneumatic & Hydraulic Clutches & Brakes
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Q: What is a Brake?
A: A brake is a device that resists and reduces motion of a mechanism. When the brake is engaged, it “slips” until the driving mechanism stops. When the brake is disengaged, the mechanism can rotate freely. Brakes are similar in principle to clutches. A clutch couples two mechanisms in order to transmit motion and power, while a brake “couples” a mechanism to a fixed frame in order to reduce motion and power. Read More
Q: What is a Clutch?
A: A clutch is a device that transmits power between two mechanisms (usually rotating) selectively. When the clutch is engaged, it “slips” until the two mechanisms rotate at the same speed and power is transmitted. When the clutch is disengaged, the two mechanisms are decoupled and allowed to rotate at different speeds. Power is not transmitted. Clutches are similar in principle to brakes. In a brake, the driven mechanism would be connected to a fixed frame. Read More