Electric Brakes

DFE has partnered with Placid Industries to deliver high quality magnetic particle and hysteresis brakes perfect for use with our closed-loop tension controllers and load cells. In our experience, Placid Industries’ brakes deliver some of the widest torque ranges available with ultra smooth engagement. These important characteristics make Placid Industries’ brakes ideal for use in high-performance tension control systems.

SMALL MAGNETIC PARTICLE BRAKES

Operating range from 0.05 oz-inches to 220 lb-inches of torque.

LARGE MAGNETIC PARTICLE BRAKES

Operating range from 0.2 lb-ft to 300 lb-ft of torque.

HYSTERESIS BRAKES

Operating range from 0.04 to 250 oz-inches of torque.

Placid Industries electric brakes are manufactured in the USA and include a 1 year warranty.