Electromagnetic Brakes: Efficiency, Precision, and Innovation in One
Introduction Electromagnetic brakes are the kind of brakes that use electricity and magnetism to slow things down or to stop them. These brakes have coils of wire inside them. When electricity is sent through these coils, it creates a magnetic field. This magnetic field starts pulling or pushing a metal disc to create an opposing force, resulting in the slowing down or stopping of the machine. The best part about these brakes is that they can be controlled by adjusting how strong the opposing force would be by changing the amount of electricity going through the coils. Where is an Electromagnetic Brake needed? An electromagnetic brake is used in machines that need precise control over slowing down or stopping. Here are some of them: Elevators Machine Tools Wind Turbines Electric Motors Railway Systems Cranes and Hoists Medical Equipment Industrial Machinery Automation and Robotics Escalators and Moving Wal