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Electromagnetic Eddy Current Brake: What Are They & How Do They Function?

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The electromagnetic brake market is diverse. The single-face design is the most popular variant. Magnetic brakes work electrically yet manually transfer torque. Because of this, they were formerly known as Electromechanical clutches and brakes.    EM began to be called electromagnetic rather than electromechanical, emphasizing their actuation approach instead of their physical operation. Almost seventy years ago, electromagnetic eddy current brakes first gained popularity. Since then, there have been many applications and brake designs, but the single-face electromagnetic brake's fundamental operation has remained the same.  Operation   A brake has only three primary components: the field, armature, and hub. Typically, the magnetic field is fastened to a stable object. Hence, the stopping torque is transferred into the field housing when the armature is drawn to the area, slowing the load. This can occur extremely quickly. However, the voltage or current given ...

Increasing Popularity of Electromagnetic Eddy Current Brake Over Frictional Brakes!

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Presently, the necessity for travel is expanding, and with it, transportation alternatives are greener; less noisy; and, of course, faster. But anything that moves must eventually come to a stop, and while most cars, trains, and airplanes employ mechanical braking, doing so at high speeds can damage the vehicle and make it unsafe. Electromagnetic Eddy current brake differs from this. Here, we analyze the potential of frictionless braking and the phenomenon behind this effect. Electromagnetic Eddy Current Brake in Real World   One concept created and tested by a German railroad company places an eight-element linear array between the wheels, about 7 mm from the rail. Train operators can spin on these magnets when they like to slow down, which drives the magnets to develop a magnetic field that extends into the rail. Because the rail is fixed, it will undergo a concentrated magnetic field moving in at high velocity, and powerful eddy currents will create. As a result, these edd...

Everything You Need to Know About Brushless DC Motors!

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 Several words related to electric motors can be a little confusing. At first, they may seem daunting and even terrifying. But don't worry; we are here to explain everything to you if you are prepared to study more about brushless DC motors , their mechanism, and their benefits.   Let's go!   An Overview of BLDC Motor   A motor that employs brushless DC (BLDC) technology is known as a BLDC motor. The BLDC motor rotates the rotor by turning electrical energy into mechanical energy. As it uses electronics to regulate the flow of electrical power to the motor, the BLDC motor differs from a DC motor.   The BLDC motor can thus run at faster speeds and higher voltage levels, making it lighter and more effective. In addition, it has more uses than a DC motor. For instance, BLDC motors have the potential to be more effective and silent, which makes them better suited for usage in aircraft.   Importance of Brushless DC Motors   The...

Working of Electromagnetic Eddy Current Brake!

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The certainty of having to stop at some point when going anywhere fast is one of its downsides. The basic principle of friction that you slow to a stop when two surfaces rub together is the only thing standing between a safe stop and disaster in an emergency when you need to brake quickly. The value of friction brakes has now been amply demonstrated by their widespread use in automobiles, aircraft, and most factory equipment. Yet they also have a significant disadvantage: because they depreciate slightly with each usage, they are relatively pricey. What is the substitute? One possibility is to use an electromagnetic eddy current brake instead of friction to slow down motion.        How does Friction Brake Work? Moving objects have kinetic energy, which must be released in some way if you want to stop them. You can simply put your feet down, so they drag on the ground if you're riding a bicycle slowly. Your feet's bottoms serve as brakes. You slow down due to frictio...