WPT’s success in the metal forming industry is primarily attributed to our ability to adapt to a wide range of applications. From shearing to stamping, bending to slitting, our clutches and brakes consistently perform at and often above the expectations of machine manufacturers. They bring performance, reliability, and precision to any equipment.
Recently, our applications team was called on to provide a solution for a tensioning brake application for a slitter line manufacturer. The customer needed a small tensioning brake that could still handle the heat generated by the application. After thoroughly analyzing the data, it was decided that an air-cooled, Low Inertia Brake was the reliable and effective model for the job.
The WPT Low Inertia Brake is constructed of smaller, lighter parts that require less energy to turn and generate less heat. This, coupled with the ventilated design of the housing, allows for superior heat dissipation. The WPT Low Inertia Brake makes an excellent choice for tensioning applications in both dragging and holding operations.
If you are a manufacturer of metal forming equipment and need a clutch or brake in the design of your coil handling machine, contact WPT Power today. We have sales application specialists who can work with you to help determine the correct clutch or brake for your application. Contact us today at (940) 761-1971, or info@wptpower.com .
Written by: John Bardwell, North American Sales Representative