MagnaShear brakes run cool, eliminate fire hazard

The MagnaShear motor brake from Force Control Industries utilizes oil shear technology to transmit torque between lubricated surfaces. This innovation eliminates heat build-up associated with dry brakes, a significant cause of conveyor fires. A patented fluid recirculation system, noted the manufacturer, dissipates the heat and keeps the brakes running cool. In addition to being safer, the OEM said that oil…

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Force Control offers MagnaShear motor brakes for conveyors

MagnaShear motor brakes from Force Control Industries, which provide a secure, no-maintenance, no-adjustment, holding brake solution for mining conveyor applications, are ideal for when the motor is stopped, or reversed each cycle such as loaders/unloaders, conveyors, rail car spotters and dumpers, overland and internal tripper cars, rotary coal sweep samplers and more. These motor brakes are available to accommodate a…

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Force Control offers MagnaShear motor brakes for conveyors

MagnaShear motor brakes from Force Control Industries, which provide a secure, no-maintenance, no-adjustment, holding brake solution for mining conveyor applications, are ideal for when the motor is stopped, or reversed each cycle such as loaders/unloaders, conveyors, rail car spotters and dumpers, overland and internal tripper cars, rotary coal sweep samplers and more.

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