The optimal size for a clutch or brake is determined by three things: Required torque, thermal horsepower per engagement, and average required thermal horsepower. Here, we'll discuss the first, ...

A little while ago I had one of those immensely annoying – and unwinnable – arguments in an online forum with a guy I’d never met. You’d think the touchy topic was the wisdom of wearing a face mask (I ...

Setco aims to broaden its presence in the commercial vehicle market and offer a wider range of components beyond its existing clutch and cooling product lines. Setco Automotive, a manufacturer of ...

Selecting a motor for a specific application can be a challenging task. Many factors must be considered, including the application’s required voltage, maximum current and diameter, speed, efficiency, ...

In a recent article, I wrote about step-motor system performance emphasizing key concepts that all engineers need to understand about this widely-used electro-magnetic-mechanical digital actuator. As ...

One of the main performance advantages of an electric vehicle (EV) over a car with an internal combustion engine (ICE) is its seemingly instant and endless torque. RELATED: Do electric cars have gears ...