"What You Need in a Clutch"
Clutch Increases Efficiency
In the May issue of the Design News Medical Trend Watch, an article by Ogura showed how eye doctors were using a spring-applied clutch to achieve a finer control of a vision testing table. The article explained how the MCSC spring-applied clutch allowed doctors to adjust the equipment to a patient's height quickly giving a more accurate position and decreasing the time patients need to spend with the doctor.
Ogura clutch helps keep century old clock ticking
In the April issue of Machine Design, Ogura was featured in an article describing how an old clock was modernized with the help of an Ogura electromagnetic CT-20 clutch. The attached article is what was originally submitted to Machine Design. Visit www.machinedesign.com to view the final article.
New Trends in Braking Technology
In the February 2012 issue of Motion System Design, Ogura contributed both pictures and information regarding the current trends in braking technology. Ogura's information was focused in two separate categories of consumers and industrial customers.
Ogura Single Axis Speed Increaser
In the August issue of Machine Design, the concept for speed increaser/clutch was shown in the "Scanning for Ideas" section. The concept of the device is to increase speed of alternators/generators on idling gas and diesel engines so the engine should not have to rev as high to provide electrical power.
Ogura Brake Controls Shutter Doors
In Power Transmission Engineering, Design News, Machine Design and others, the press release for August showing Ogura's new centrifugal brake was highlighted. The brake is designed for controlling the deceleration of shutter doors and other gravity type devices that could run away based upon an overhauling load.
Tensioning in Winding
In the June 2011 issue of Motion System Design, the attached article was run showing how Ogura magnetic particle clutches and brakes, and Ogura permanent magnet brakes are used for controlling tension on film and wire applications.
Applying Zero Backlash Brakes in Magnetic Therapy
In the Medical Trend Watch of the May issue of Design News, the Ogura RNB spring-applied brakes were highlighted as a component used by Neuronetics Corp. in their magnetic stimulation anti-depression machine. The story cited an editorial from The Wall Street Journal showing how this new technology is helping people treat depression without pharmaceuticals.
The World's Largest Fleet of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Hybrid Buses
In the January issue of Altenergymag.com an article featuring Ogura's new Hydrogen Pump was featured showing how this new pump has helped fuel cell systems achieve longer hours of operation at greater efficiency. Detailed information was given regarding Ballard's experience with their fleet of fuel cell buses. The article has already generated interest from customers hoping to achieve similar increases in efficiency and overall fuel cell life.
More Efficient Pumping for Fuel Cells
In the December 9th issue of Machine Design, an article was written showing how Ogura's new hydrogen pump helped Ballard achieve higher efficiency and long life in mobile fuel cell applications. The article featured the buses that were used in the 2010 Olympics and explained how Ogura's new Hydrogen Pump has allowed continuous operation of those buses with significant operating hours.
Using Magnets as a Depression Treatment
In October, Design News posted an article on their website showing how the Ogura Spring Applied Brake (Model RNB) helped Neuronetics provide accurate positioning of a Depression Therapy Machine. The article explained the advantages of Ogura's RNB design when used in medical applications.
Supercharger Relies on Wankel-style Rotors
The October issue of Machine Design explained how the Ogura Supercharger is able to operate at such a high efficiency. The article showed a cut-away and explained the component parts of the supercharger along with its operational advantages.
Air Pumps find New Applicatons
The February edition of Diesel Progress highlighted the technology of clean air. One of those articles showed how the high efficiency Ogura Air Pump can help to eliminate diesel particulates by assisting to burn off filtered particulates.
The article also explained how smaller high efficient air pumps are being used in fuel cell applications to help push air and hydrogen through the fuel cells proton exchange membrane creating electricity.
The Basics of Electromagnetic Clutches and Brakes
On July 9th, Machine Design published an article written by Ogura on considerations that design engineers should follow when designing in electromagnetic clutches and brakes. The original article that was submitted is attached as well as the link to the article in Machine Design.
Getting a Handle on Inertia UPDATE
There is a typo in the low speed formula. The reflected inertia of LG1 is currently listed as JLG1/(NS2/NL1)2. The correct formula should be JLG1/(NL1/NS2)2. In the high speed operation the reflected inertia of large gear 2 and small gear 1 is repeated twice. JLG2 + (JLG1/(NL1/NS2)2) should be eliminated from the first half of the equation.
These mistakes were caught by Neal Middleberg, who is the Chief Engineer of Bowe Bell and Howell, who uses this type of formula to help define total system inertia in complex machines.
Machine Design: Safety Brake helps out high-def eye in the Sky
In the December 11th issue of Machine Design an article, In the Reporters Notebook section, talked about how the Ogura Spring Applied Brakes help the Action-Cam Company control their high definition stadium camera. The link above shows the article as it appeared in the Ogura Newsletter. If you would like to see the Machine Design article please visit www.machinedesign.com.
Diesel Progress: Ogura (Super)charges into Marine Diesel Markets
In April 2008 Diesel Progress ran an article about Ogura's advantages for the supercharger when used with marine engines.
Newsletter: October 2007 PowerTransmissionEngineering: The Search for Intelligent Brakes
The original article for this story appeared in some industry newsletters in 2006. The attached story is the full article that appeared in PowerTransmissionEngineering magazine. The article describes how Ogura brakes are being used to help position radio telescopes as they search for intelligent life in the universe.
Diesel Progress, North American Edition, Superchargers coming back into focus
In March of 2007 Diesel Progress ran an editorial describing how Ogura's high efficiency superchargers helped Kawasaki jet skis and other manufacturers achieve higher horse power output. The article also describes how by utilizing Ogura electromagnetic clutches superchargers can be engaged and disengaged only when needed to reduce parasitic loads.
Machine Design: Clutch/brake chops blade power
In Febraury Machine Design ran an article on a mower manufacturer in England with a GPS mower utilizing Ogura PTO clutch/brakes. The article describes how the Ogura clutch/brakes were the most efficient for the robotic mowers design.
Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Pump clutches save energy, wear and tear.
In December and article in Hydraulics and Pneumatics discussed how Ogura pump clutches can be used to decrease pump wear and fuel efficiency in both mobile and stationary applications.
Newsletter - Spring Applied Brakes on Radio Telescopes
In May 2006, two different industry newsletters reported on Ogura's spring applied brakes that are being used on radio telescopes. A full version of this story with pictures is attached.
Machine Design: Along came a Spider mower
This news article from the August 5th edition of Machine Design shows Ogura PTO clutches on a new type of remote control mower.
Machine Design: Gas-powered oil-well pumps: ELECTRIC CLUTCH MAKES THEM PRACTICAL
Machine Design ran an editorial in their August 7 edition on how Ogura's clutches are being used in the oil field industry to allow natural gas engines to cost effectively replace electric motors on pump jacks and how ideally they are suited for continuous exposed environmental conditions.
Design News: Electrifying Kart
In July, Design News ran a paragraph in their FLASH section, which denotes
new and notable product designs. The article highlighted how the ST1W
electromagnetic clutch allowed a go kart to achieve speeds in excess of 100
mph.
Machine Design: A Fan of Fuel Savings
Editorial in Machine Design shows the advantages of
using an Ogura electromagnetic clutch for engine driven fan applications. Fuel savings, reduced emissions and faster engine temperature climbs are some of the key advantages for both on and off road applications.
Design News: How to Catch Torque
This article from Design News shows how effective an Ogura magnetic particle brake can be used in an arcade game. The article shows how a magnetic particle brake can simulate line pull in the arcade fishing game called "Angler King" from Namco.
Design News: Clutch/Brake Maximizes Portable Sawmill Efficiency
Ogura Industrial provides TimberKing with a clutch/brake that enables a rotating band saw to be started and stopped remotely. Now an operator can remain behind the mill and control all functions. Upon cutting power to the clutch/brake, the brake slows to meet pre-set stop time requirements. Remote control over blade engagement and disengagement also minimizes the stress on the blade band.
Newsletter: Auxillary Power Systems for Trucks
Ogura Industrial was featured in an industry trade magazine showing how a small horsepower diesel engine and a number of Ogura clutches can run the various generators and compressors required on a tractor trailer. The advantage with running the smaller horsepower engines is that the drives do not have to run their large diesel engines all night long just to provide heat and electricity. A full version of the article as it appeared in the Ogura newsletter is attached to the link.
Trouble Shooting PTO Clutch/Brakes
With the increase in usage of electric PTO clutch/brakes in the outdoor power equipment industry, many customers are doing their own trouble shooting of PTO clutch/brakes. The following is an article that was originally published in 1995, but it is still relevant today. However, before proceeding with any of the numerical references in the article, please check with the manufacturer to confirm the specifics for the clutch you are using.
Machine Design: Electric Clutches on the Go
Ogura Industrial was featured in the October 19, 2000 issue of Machine Design. The article entitled "Electric Clutches on the Go", show the advantages of Ogura clutches on gas and diesel engine applications.
Design News: Magnetic clutch controls bottle-capping torque
Ogura Industrial was featured in the October 16, 2000 issue of Design News. The article entitled "Magnetic clutch controls bottle-capping torque", showed how Ogura engineering brings a better twist to the bottling industry.
Design News: A paper pusher extraordinaire
Ogura Industrial was featured in the May 15, 2000 issue of Design News. The article, entitled "Magnetic-particle clutch ENDS paper chase", showed how Ogura engineering helped in speeding up Kodak's Document Scanner 9500.
Design News: Redesigned Mower Brake Stops On A Dime
Ogura Industrial was featured in the April 3, 2000 issue of Design News. The editorial article, entitled "Redesigned Mower Brake Stops On A Dime", showed how Ogura engineering overcame a design challenge at Simplicity Manufacturing.
Machine Design: Getting a Grip on Clutch and Brake Selection
Ogura Industrial was featured in the September issue of Machine Design.
The featured article, entitled "Getting A Grip On Clutch And Brake
Selection", detailed the proper steps that should be taken when
selecting an electromechanical clutch or brake. The article also highlighted
the importance of inertia when selecting a clutch and brake and the
free inertia calculator on our web site
was highlighted.
Getting a Handle on Inertia
Ogura was featured in an article similar to this one in a recent issue of Machine Design. The article discussed the importance of calculating inertia in an application to determine how much torque is required from a clutch or a brake. A key highlight of the article was showing Ogura's
on-line inertia calculator. That saves engineers time in doing complex inertia calculations. (For more information on this, go to the inertia calculator portion on our website.)
Design News: Floating armature revs up clutch/brake system
Ogura Industrial was very proud to be featured on the cover of the May 17 Design News issue. This article showed Ogura's engineering excellence in meeting the application challenges required by Pitney Bowes. The article shows how Ogura's innovative use of materials and design allowed Pitney Bowes to meet their time-to-speed and time-to-stop requirements. These quick activating clutches and brakes allowed Pitney Bowes a considerable
cost savings versus what servo motors would have cost them.