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April 22, 2008

Warner Electric Launches UNIBRAKE® AC Motor Brakes

April 22, 2008 — South Beloit, IL — Warner Electric, an Altra Industrial Motion company, announces new UNIBRAKE® AC Motor Brakes. These spring-applied motor brakes feature a simple design with fewer moving parts to reduce downtime for stop/hold applications found in material handling, food processing, and baggage handling equipment.

  • An external manual release lever allows the driven load to be moved without energizing the motor. The lever resets automatically when the brake is re-energized. Enclosed construction protects internal components from dust and grit.

  • Splined hubs and friction discs efficiently transmit torque, which is adjustable from full torque rating to 50 percent.
    Single-phase AC coils offer fast engagement and release times and easy wiring.

  • Warner Electric UNIBRAKE AC Motor Brakes are available in two styles: Single C-Face and Double C-Face. Single C-Face UNIBRAKES, designed for motors that are modified to accept a brake, mount to the motor’s non-driven end. Double C-Face UNIBRAKES perform a coupling function between standard C-Face motors and C-Face gear reducers.

  • Single C-Face UNIBRAKES are available from 3 ft.lb. to 15 ft.lb. Double C-Face UNIBRAKES are available from 3 ft.lb. to 10 ft.lb. Coil voltage ranges from 115/230, 60 HZ to 230/460, 50HZ. Both styles are interchangeable with standard motor brakes.

    Complete product information is available at Warner Electric’s new UNIBRAKE website (www.WarnerElectricACMotorBrake.com ), including product literature and a link to the Warner Electric eCatalog. For more information about other Warner Electric products, visit www.warnerelectric.com or call 800-234-3369 Write to Warner Electric, 449 Gardner St., South Beloit, Ill 61080

    About Altra Industrial Motion
    Altra Industrial Motion (NASDAQ: AIMC) is a leading multinational designer, producer and marketer of a wide range of electromechanical power transmission products. The company brings together strong brands covering over 40 product lines with production facilities in nine countries. Our leading brands include Warner Electric, TB Wood’s, Boston Gear, Formsprag Clutch, Wichita Clutch, Ameridrives Couplings, Kilian Manufacturing, Marland Clutch, Nuttall Gear, Stieber Clutch, Twiflex Limited, Bibby Transmissions, Matrix International, Inertia Dynamics, Huco-Dynatork and Warner Linear.

    Posted by Industrial at 01:26 AM | Comments (0)

    April 21, 2008

    Warner Electric Launches Clutch Brake Positioning Control For baggage handling applications

    April 21, 2008 — South Beloit, IL — Warner Electric, an Altra Industrial Motion company, announces the new 3590 Clutch Brake Positioning Control (CBPC) for closed-loop control operation in baggage handling applications.

    The new CBPC-3590 is designed to work with packaged clutch brakes commonly used in luggage pusher equipment. It directly replaces Warner Electric’s CBC-1500-AHFC model and features several enhancements.

    One-board, microprocessor-based design greatly simplifies and speeds initial setup.
    Internal display and keypad prevents unauthorized access to settings.
    Fault notification feature includes offline relay option.
    Optional OEX add-on board accommodates extreme cycle rates and precision starts and stops.

    The new CBPC-3590 has the same mounting footprint and cable hook-up as the original CBC-1500-AHFC model and operates to the following specifications:

    Input Power: 120 VAC, +/- 10%, 50-60 Hz, Single Phase, 300 VA maximum
    Fusing: 1.6 Amp, 250 V fast acting (5x20mm)
    Output: Adjustable 0 – 90 VDC pulse width modulated full wave rectified DC via keypad
    One amp per channel maximum
    Output Frequency: Adjustable from 60 to 400 Hz. via keypad
    Start Input: 120 VAC, 50-60Hz signal. Minimum on time of 0.02 seconds (20 milliseconds), maximum on time 0.100 seconds (100 milliseconds)
    Positioning accuracy: Less than +/-4 degrees
    Stopping accuracy: Less than +/-4 degrees

    Complete service and installation instructions are available on the Warner Electric website at http://www.warnerelectric.com/pdf/819-0526_P-291-1WE.pdf. For technical, hook-up, and operating questions, call technical support at 800-825-9050. For information about other Warner Electric products, visit www.warnerelectric.com or call 800-234-3369. Write to Warner Electric, 449 Gardner St., South Beloit, Ill 61080

    About Altra Industrial Motion:
    Altra Industrial Motion (NASDAQ: AIMC) is a leading multinational designer, producer and marketer of a wide range of electromechanical power transmission products. The company brings together strong brands covering over 40 product lines with production facilities in nine countries. Our leading brands include Warner Electric, TB Wood’s, Boston Gear, Formsprag Clutch, Wichita Clutch, Ameridrives Couplings, Kilian Manufacturing, Marland Clutch, Nuttall Gear, Stieber Clutch, Twiflex Limited, Bibby Transmissions, Matrix International, Inertia Dynamics, Huco-Dynatork and Warner Linear.

    Posted by Industrial at 01:18 AM | Comments (0)

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