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Force Control Releases Posistop Brakes Catalog

July 25, 2018
A new 12-page, full color catalog from Force Control Industries details Posistop brakes for demanding industrial applications.  Oil Shear Technology ensures long service life with no maintenance or adjustment. Ideal for high cycle count applications (up to 250+ CPM), from 2 lb/ft to 4,152 lb/ft torque ratings, they are available with air or hydraulic actuation.  Spring set or pressure set, Posistop brakes are available in foot mounted, c-face and motor mounted designs. They fit NEMA frame 56 to 440 motor frames, with IEC and custom frames available. Totally enclosed sealed housings allow them to operate in severe environments. Various cooling options include basic, fan, water, oil-to-air and forced lubrication.  Washdown, marine duty, severe and hazardous duty option available.  Thousands of Posistop brakes are in use in a diverse array of industries including food/beverage processing & bottling, breweries, lumber, mining, packaging, steel, fabrication, pipe mills, military, concrete block plants, ice cream production, meat packing, bakeries, candy production, rail loading/unloading and more.