Motors should not coast more than a few shaft revolutions after being deenergized. Critical applications use electromechanical clutch and brake devices to stop loads when motor power is removed.

The automotive industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation, with activity driven by road safety, autonomous braking systems and advancement in sensors, and growing importance of technologies such ...

Regenerative braking improves EV efficiency, but reduced brake use can lead to rear brake corrosion and new service ...

Stopping an LMDh car is just as hard as getting it going. Sure, they’ve got four brakes, but these cars are hybrids, which means you also have regenerative braking. Plus adjustments for engine braking ...

Hydraulic retarders play a critical role in modern vehicle braking systems by converting kinetic energy into thermal energy through the fluid dynamic interactions within the retarder system. Their ...

he MotoBrakeBT is a “Deceleration Sensing MotoBrakeBT Light With Bluetooth Connectivity”. It’s an evolution of the original Ohmics MotoBrake we reviewed in 2015. While not the only auxiliary ...

Discover how MotoGP Engine Braking works, why it’s vital for control, performance and safety, and how advanced electronics ...

Gear-driven drawworks have gained greater acceptance in the drilling industry. They achieve improved safety, optimal performance and control, considerable weight re duction, and increased reliability ...

The complete line of CDBR-D dynamic brakes work with braking resistors to dissipate excess energy produced by motors controlled by the company’s Impulse variable-frequency drives. Removing this energy ...