BRAKES & CLUTCHES

Highly Reliable
Hysteresis
Devices for
Tension and
Torque Control

• Hysteresis Brakes

• Compressed-Air-
Cooled Brakes

• Matched Brakes

• Hysteresis Clutches

• Large Bore Brakes

• Permanent Magnet
Brakes & Clutches

• Convection Powder Brakes

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est. 1953
PRINCIPLES OF HYSTERESIS
In an electrically operated Hysteresis Brake resistance to
rotation is proportional to applied current from virtually POLE STRUCTURE

zero to rated torque.

SHAFT
Advantages
• Long, Maintenance-Free Life
BALL BEARINGS
• Life Cycle Cost Advantages
• Operational Smoothness ROTOR FIELD COIL
• Superior Torque Repeatability (Drag Cup)

• Broad Speed Range

• Excellent Environmental Stability HUB

AIR GAP

APPLICATIONS

Hysteresis Brakes Hysteresis Clutches

Matched Hysteresis Brakes Large Bore Brakes

 STANDARD BRAKES
Pure Hysteresis Brakes produce torque strictly through a magnetic
air gap without the use of magnetic particles or friction components.
This method of braking provides far superior operating characteristics
(smoother torque, longer life, superior repeatability, high degree of
HYSTERESIS BRAKES
controllability, and less maintenance and down time) which make
them the preferred choice for precise tension control during the
processing of nearly any material, web or strand.

ENGLISH BRAKE RATINGS

Min. Torque Resistance Kinetic Power** Drag Torque
Rated Nominal Max.
at Rated at 25 °C Voltage* De-energized
Model Current Power Speed 5 Minutes Continuous
Current ±10% @1000 rpm
oz·in mA Ω V DC W rpm W W oz·in
HB-2.5-2 2.5 146 171 25.0 3.7 20,000 20 5 0.05
HB-10-2 10 133 180 24.0 3.2 20,000 45 12 0.10
HB-16-2 16 192 125 24.0 4.6 20,000 75 20 0.10
HB-38-2 38 250 105 26.3 6.6 15,000 90 25 0.20
HB-50-2 50 253 95 24.0 6.1 15,000 90 23 0.20
HB-140-2 140 253 95 24.0 6.1 12,000 300 75 0.70
HB-250-2 250 270 96 25.9 7.0 10,000 450 110 1.00
HB-450-2 450 442 50 22.1 9.8 8,000 670 160 2.00
HB-750-2 750 383 60 23.0 8.8 7,000 1,000 200 7.00
HB-840-2 840 600 40 24.0 14.4 6,000 1,340 300 4.00
HB-1750-2 1750 500 52 26.0 13.0 6,000 1,200 350 13.00
HB-3500-2 3500 1000 26 26.0 26.0 6,000 2,400 600 19.20
METRIC BRAKE RATINGS
Min. Torque Resistance Kinetic Power** Drag Torque
Rated Nominal Max.
at Rated at 25 °C Voltage* De-energized
Model Current Power Speed 5 Minutes Continuous
Current ±10% @1000 rpm
N·m mA Ω V DC W rpm W W N·m
HB-3M-2 0.02 145 171 25.0 3.59 20,000 20 5 3.53 × 10-4
HB-10M-2 0.07 133 180 24.0 3.18 20,000 35 8 7.06 × 10-4
HB-20M-2 0.14 217 120 26.0 5.60 20,000 50 12 7.77 × 10-4
HB-50M-2 0.35 253 95 24.0 6.10 15,000 90 23 1.55 × 10-3
HB-140M-2 1.00 253 95 24.0 6.10 12,000 300 75 5.42 × 10-3
HB-250M-2 1.75 270 96 25.9 7.00 10,000 450 110 7.77 × 10-3
HB-450M-2 3.20 442 50 22.1 9.80 8,000 670 160 1.51 × 10-2
HB-750M-2 5.00 383 60 23.0 8.80 7,000 1,000 200 5.00 × 10-2
HB-1750M-2 †
13.00 600 52 31.2 13.00 6,000 1,200 350 9.18 × 10-2
HB-3500M-2 †† 26.00 1200 26 31.2 26.00 6,000 2,400 600 1.36 × 10-1
†
* 12 VDC, 90 VDC and non-standard coil voltages are available on most models. 13 N·m is attainable at approx. 600 mA.
** Kinetic power ratings are maximum values based on limiting coil and/or bearing This value may decrease to 12.36 N·m if
temperature to approximately 100 ºC, and should not be exceeded. Actual values in the brake is powered by any power supply
service may vary ±50% depending on mounting, ventilation, ambient temperature, etc. or controller limited to 500 mA.
††
26 N·m is attainable at approx. 1200 mA.
This value may decrease to 24.72 N·m if
the brake is powered by any power supply

COMPRESSED-AIR-COOLED BRAKES
or controller limited to 1000 mA.

When torque control/torque measurement must be performed at the highest possible

power, Magtrol AHB Series Hysteresis Brakes are ideal. Passages running through the
brakes enables compressed air cooling, providing excellent heat dissipation. Allowable
input air pressure of up 95 PSI eliminates the need for a regulator and convenient
base mounting enables easy configuration.
RATINGS (Available in Metric Only)
Min. Torque Kinetic Power*
Rated Nominal Max.
at Rated Voltage With Air Without Air
Model Current Power Speed
Current 5 Minutes Continuous 5 Minutes Continuous
N·m mA V DC W rpm W W W W
AHB-1 1.00 400 24.0 9.6 25,000 1 200 1 200 250 55
AHB-1.5 1.50 400 25.6 10.24 25,000 1300 1300 450 70
AHB-3 3.00 750 24.8 18.6 20,000 1 800 1 800 800 160
AHB-5 5.00 380 22.8 8.7 15,000 2 500 1 000 1 300 120
AHB-6 6.00 1500 24.8 37.1 20,000 3 000 3 000 1 400 225
AHB-12 12.00 1200 24.0 28.8 12,000 2 800 1 800 2 200 250
AHB-24 24.00 2400 24.0 57.6 12,000 5 300 3 000 4 000 450
* Kinetic power ratings are maximum values based on limiting coil and/or bearing temperature to approximately 100 ºC, and
should not be exceeded.
 MATCHED BRAKES
Magtrol has developed a system to assure that every brake of a given model designation will be
matched, at a predetermined torque and current point, to other brakes of the same model designation
regardless of material and manufacturing tolerances. Each brake will be matched at the selected
match point to within a tolerance of ±1%.

ENGLISH BRAKE RATINGS

Min. Torque Resistance Kinetic Power** Drag Torque
Rated Nominal Max.
at Rated at 25 °C Voltage* De-energized
Model Current Power Speed 5 Minutes Continuous
Current ±10% @1000 rpm
oz·in mA Ω V DC W rpm W W oz·in
MHB-2.5-2 2.5 98 262 25.0 3.7 20,000 20 7 0.05
MHB-10.5-2 11 201 113 24.0 3.2 20,000 60 15 0.10
MHB-38-2 38 250 105 26.3 6.6 15,000 90 25 0.20
MHB-50-2 50 253 95 24.0 6.1 15,000 90 23 0.20
MHB-140-2 140 253 95 24.0 6.1 12,000 300 75 0.70
MHB-250-2 250 270 96 25.9 7.0 10,000 450 110 1.00
MHB-450-2 450 442 50 22.1 9.8 8,000 670 160 2.00
MHB-750-2 750 383 60 23.0 8.8 7,000 1,000 200 7.00
MHB-1750-2 1750 500 52 26.0 13.0 6,000 1,200 350 13.00
* 12 VDC, 90 VDC and non-standard coil voltages are available on most models.
** Kinetic power ratings are maximum values based on limiting coil and/or bearing temperature to approximately 100 ºC, and
should not be exceeded. Actual values in service may vary ±50% depending on mounting, ventilation, ambient temperature, etc.
METRIC BRAKE RATINGS
All standard metric brakes are also available in matched brake configurations, with the exception of the HB-3500M
Series. Technical data for these brakes is identical to that of its standard counterpart. For example, the MHB-140M-2
has the same ratings as the HB-140M-2.

HYSTERESIS CLUTCHES
Like Magtrol’s Hysteresis Brake, the Hysteresis Clutch develops torque strictly through a magnetic
air gap, ensuring an absolutely smooth transmission of torque from the drive unit to the driven
element. Designed to be powered without the use of brushes or slip rings, and being a pure
hysteresis device, there is never any fear of contamination due to wear particles or leaky seals.

RATINGS (Available in Metric Only)

Min. Torque Resistance Kinetic Power** Inertia
Rated Nominal Max.
at Rated at 25 °C Voltage* Input Output
Model Current Power Speed 5 Minutes Continuous
Current ±10% Shaft Shaft
N·m mA Ω V DC W rpm W W kg·cm² kg·cm²
HCF-8M 0.0565 150 180.0 27.0 4.05 3 600 60 15 0.299 0.038
HCF-16M 0.113 270 100.0 27.0 7.29 3 600 75 20 0.543 0.041
HCF-32M 0.226 332 72.5 24.0 7.99 3 600 90 25 0.984 0.089
HCF-120M 0.850 200 120.0 24.0 4.80 3 600 300 75 9.490 0.910
HCF-250M 1.800 415 60.0 24.9 10.30 3 600 450 110 25.560 2.760
* 12 VDC, 90 VDC and non-standard coil voltages are available on all models.
** Kinetic power ratings are maximum values based on limiting coil and/or bearing temperature to approximately 100 ºC, and should not be
exceeded. Actual values in service may vary ±50% depending on mounting, ventilation, ambient temperature, etc.

Complete technical specifications for most of the products described in this brochure,
including detailed dimension drawings, are available on our web site:
www.magtrol.com
3-D model and/or installation drawings are available upon request.
 LARGE BORE BRAKES
For many years Magtrol has designed Hysteresis Brakes with large bores, and
without a shaft or bearings. These brakes are used for superior tension control for
helical wrapping, braiding and other feed through applications in machines used for
manufacturing cable, wire, fiber optic cable, rope and tape, among others. Magtrol
Large Bore Brakes provide smooth, repeatable torque, largely independent of speed.

RATINGS (Available in Metric Only)

Min. Torque Resistance Kinetic Power**
Rated Nominal Max.
at Rated at 25 °C Voltage*
Model Current Power Speed 5 Minutes Continuous
Current ±10%
N·m mA Ω V DC W rpm W W
LB-250M-2 1.50 270 95 25.6 6.99 3 000 450 110
LB-450M-2 3.00 442 50 22.1 9.80 2 500 670 160
LB-750M-2 5.00 383 60 23.0 8.82 2 000 1000 200
LB-1750M-2 12.00 500 52 26.0 13.00 1 800 1200 350
* Higher speeds, up to 8000 rpm, are available on special basis.
** Kinetic power ratings are maximum values based on limiting coil and/or bearing temperature to approximately
100 ºC, and should not be exceeded. Actual values in service may vary ±50% depending on mounting, ventilation,
ambient temperature, etc.

PERMANENT MAGNET BRAKES & CLUTCHES

Magtrol Hysteresis Permanent Magnet Brakes and Clutches are ideal in applications
where electrical power cannot be provided to a brake or clutch coil. While best suited
to applications where fixed torque is to be applied, adjustable units can be made
specifically tailored to the application.

RATINGS (Available in English Only)

Rated Maximum Kinetic Power
Brake Clutch
Torque* Speed** 5 Minutes Continuous
Model Model
oz·in rpm W W
HPM-2.5 HPMC-2.5 2.5 10,820 20 7
HPM-8 HPMC-8 8 10,140 60 15
HPM-16 HPMC-16 16 6,340 75 20
HPM-32 HPMC-32 32 3,800 90 25
HPM-120 HPMC-120 120 3,380 300 75
HPM-210 HPMC-210 210 2,900 450 110
* Permanent Magnet Brakes can be charged at factory to produce lower torque if desired.
** Maximum speed listed will produce 5-minute kinetic power rating at rated torque.
 POWER SUPPLIES
For over 60 years, Magtrol
Model 5200 Power Supply
Inc and Magtrol SA have
Model 5200 is an unregulated 0–35 V
DC Power Supply which offers control and regulation been providing customers
of the braking torque via a 10-turn potentiometer. with high quality products
Model 5210 Power Supply to test, measure and control
Model 5210 Current Regulated Power Supply
torque-speed-power, load-
The Model 5210 provides the same control capabilities
as the 5200, and also provides current regulation of the brake. With regulated current, force-weight, tension and
the 5210 will eliminate torque drift caused by temperature changes within the brake coil. displacement. Magtrol Inc,
headquartered in the USA,
Model 5250 Current Regulated Power Supply
is a leading manufacturer
Model 5250-2 is an open frame, current regulated power supply that provides smooth
application of current from zero to maximum by either a 10‑turn 5 kΩ potentiometer, or of motor test equipment
by an external 0–5 V DC control signal. and hysteresis brakes and
clutches. Magtrol SA, located
VM Series Proportional Amplifier/Controller
The VM Series Proportional Amplifier/Controller is used to in Switzerland, also offers
supply and control current (up to 3 A) to Magtrol Hysteresis motor test equipment as well
Brakes and Clutches and Convection Powder Brakes. as transducers to measure,
monitor and control torque,
load, force, weight and
displacement. Magtrol offers
Model VM8 Proportional customers a wide array
Amplifier/Controller of test and measurement
solutions, combined with

OPTIONS excellent worldwide sales

and service.

Common Modifications
• Non-Standard Coil Voltages • Special Mounting Configurations
• Special Shaft Configurations: • Non-Standard Lead: material,
keyways, flats, holes and hollow lengths, location
• Dust Covers • Higher Torque Devices
• Speed Pickups • High Speed Units

Higher Torque Capability MAGTROL INC

It is Magtrol’s policy never to overstate the capabilities of our products. As a result, our 70 Gardenville Parkway
brakes are conservatively rated. Higher torque values (15-25% above rated torque) are Buffalo, New York 14224 USA
typically available from each brake, depending on the brake being ordered. In addition, Phone: +1 716 668 5555
special designs capable of producing even higher torques are available.
Fax: +1 716 668 8705
E-mail: [email protected]
Brake Options
Base Mounting • Torque Current Curves • Pillow Blocks
MAGTROL SA
Due to the continual development of our products, we reserve the right Route de Montena 77
to modify specifications without forewarning. 1728 Rossens/Fribourg, Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)26 407 3000
For more information, contact your local sales agent:
Fax: +41 (0)26 407 3001
E-mail: [email protected]
Subsidiaries in:
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Germany • France
China • India

For worldwide network of sales

agents, visit our web site:
www.magtrol.com