Miki Pulley Introduces the BXR Spring Applied Brake
The BXR safety brake may serve as an emergency brake, as well as a holding brake. This low profile design is 2/3 the thickness of other brakes in the Miki lineup. Aside from saving space, weight is also dramatically reduced.
The BXR was initially designed to be used as a safety brake for robotic arms. When power is disengaged from the coil, internal springs compress the brake disk and hold rotational motion. This innovative design has been used on other applications, such as a space-saving option for a servo-motor brake.
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