Base Mounted Clutch/Brake
Combinations in a Rugged Housing
Meets electrical codes
UL Listed or CSA Certified.
Failure to follow these
instructions may result in product damage,
equipment damage, and serious or fatal
injury to personnel.
Heavy duty bearings
Properly aligned for
maximum performance.
Brake output shaft
Pre-packaged
Over 20 major components have been preengineered and
pre-assembled in a
typical Electro Pack.
Ready-to-go, straight
from the box.
Foot mounted
Bolt-it-down and wire-it-up. Allows for
quick replacement/reduced downtime.
Clutch input shaft
Maintenance free
Never needs lubrication.
Self-adjusting for wear of
clutch-brake friction faces.
Consistent performance.
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Clutch/Brake Selection Information
Horsepower vs. Shaft Speed
Selection Procedure
Determine the shaft speed at the Electro
Pack location. The number listed at the
intersection of horsepower and speed is
the size Electro Pack you require.
Part Numbers
ModelVoltage
No.DCPart No.
EP-17065633-273-002
245633-273-003
905633-273-005
EP-25065130-273-031
245130-273-032
905130-273-034
EP-40065131-273-009
245131-273-010
905131-273-011
EP-50065230-273-003
245230-273-011
905230-273-002
EP-82565231-273-003
245231-273-004
905231-273-002
EP-100065232-273-003
245232-273-005
905232-273-002
EP-152565234-273-003
905234-273-002
EP-1525HT905234-273-012
When ordering, specify size, voltage, and
part numbers.
Specifications
Electro-Pack SizeHorsepower @ 1800 RPMStatic TorqueMax. RPMVoltage DC
EP-1701/815 lb. in.10,0006, 24 or 90
EP-2501/270 lb. in.7,5006, 24 or 90
EP-4001270 lb. in.4.5006, 24 or 90
EP-500250/40 lb. ft.4,0006 or 90
EP-8257-1/2125 lb. ft.3,6006 or 90
EP-100010240 lb. ft.3,0006 or 90
EP-152525700 lb. ft.1,8006 or 90
EP-1525HT401350 lb. ft. clutch1,80090
700 lb. ft. brake
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Electro-Packs
The Electro-Pack is a pre-assembled
clutch/brake package complete with input
and output shafts. These units are ready to
be installed in all standard power transmission
systems—V-belts and pulleys, chain and
sprockets, in-line couplings, timing belt drives,
and gear trains.
A. Installing the Electro-Packs
1. Provide a mounting surface for the
Electro-Pack that is rigid and flat with
the following tolerances.
Electro-PackMounting Surface to be
SizesFlat in One Plane Within:
170.004"
250.004"
400.004"
500.010"
825.010"
1000.010"
1525.010"
2. Connect the Electro-Pack into the drive
system. The input shaft is identified on the
Use care when connecting the units!
unit.
Serious problems will occur if the power input
is connected to the output shaft.
1. Remove the cover from the Electro-Pack unit.
(Figure 1)
Figure 1
2. Disconnect the wires from the magnet
terminals or disconnect the lead wires
(EP-170).
3. Remove the capscrews and washers from the
output end bell and remove the end bell.
(Figure 2)
Dimensions for the input and output shafts
are shown on the illustration drawings,
beginning on page 9.
3. Make the proper electrical connections
between the Electro-Pack and a suitable DC
power supply. Lead wires or terminals are
provided on the clutch and brake for this
purpose. A wiring diagram showing the
proper connections is furnished with each
Warner Electric power supply.
B. Replacing Worn Parts
The normal wearing components of an
Electro-Pack are the magnet, two armatures,
and rotor. The mating components (magnet
and armature or rotor and armature) generally
wear at the same rate and should be replaced
together.
Figure 2
4. Remove and discard the worn armature(s).
5. Remove the used magnet and discard it.
Assemble the new magnet to the end bell.
(Figure 3)
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Figure 3
6. Assemble new armature on the armature hub
with the segmented side toward the magnet.
7. Assemble the second armature in the
opposite direction of the first. (Figure 4)
9. Proceed as follows for EP-825-1525:
a. Slide the rotor and rotor hub assembly
with taperlock bushing over the shaft.
b. Remove the rotor hub from the worn rotor
by unscrewing the capscrews and install
the hub and bushing on the new rotor.
c. Remove any burrs, chips, dirt, or other
foreign material from the field, rotor
assembly, and shaft.
d. Slide the new rotor assembly onto its
shaft the same way it was removed. Note
the line scribed on the O.D. of the field to
help maintain the correct axial clearance
between the rotor and field. Tighten the
bushing to secure the assembly in place
on the shaft.
10. Reassemble the end bell in the
Electro-Pack unit. Reassemble the
capscrews and washers to the unit.
Figure 4
8. Proceed as follows for EP-170 through 500
(go to instruction 9 for EP-825 through 1525):
a. Remove the retainer ring holding the rotor
on the output shaft.
b. Remove the rotor and replace it with a
new one. Replace the retainer ring.
(Figure 5)
11. Set the autogaps by pressing each
armature into contact with its mating
component (either the magnet or rotor)
and then releasing it. (Figure 6)
Figure 6
12. Reconnect the electrical wires to the
magnet.
Figure 5
13. Reassemble the cover to the unit.
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Burnishing and Maintenance
Maintenance
Burnishing
Intimate metal to metal contact is essential
between the armature and the metal rings (poles)
of the magnet or rotor. Warner Electric clutches
and brakes leave the factory with the friction
material slightly undercut to assure good initial
contact.
Normally, the desired wearing-in process occurs
naturally as the surfaces slip upon engagement.
The time for wear-in, which is necessary to
obtain the ultimate torque of the unit, will vary
depending on speed, load, or cycle duty.
If maximum torque is required immediately after
installation, the unit should be burnished by
slipping the friction surfaces together at reduced
voltage. It is recommended that the burnishings
be done right on the application, if at all
possible.
Burnishing at high speed will result in a
smoother wear-in pattern and reduce the time
for burnishing. The voltage should be set at
approximately 30% or 50% of the rated value.
The unit should be cycled on and off to allow
sufficient time between slip cycles to prevent
overheating.
When a Warner Electric brake or clutch is
properly assembled and installed, no further
servicing, lubrication, or maintenance should be
required throughout the life of the unit.
Wear Pattern: Wear grooves appear on the
armature and magnet surfaces. This is a normal
wear condition, and does not impair functioning
of the unit. Normally, the magnet and armature,
as a mating pair, will wear at the same rate. It is
the usual recommendation that both components
be replaced at the same time.
Remachining the face of a worn armature is not
recommended. If a replacement armature is to be
used with a used magnet, it is necessary to
remachine the worn magnet face. In refacing a
magnet: (1) machine only enough material to
clean up the complete face of the magnet; (2)
hold the face within .005" of parallel with the
mounting plate; and (3) undercut the molded
facing material .001" - .003" below the metal
poles.
Heat: Excessive heat and high operating
temperatures are causes of rapid wear. Units,
therefore, should be ventilated as efficiently as
possible, especially if the application requires
fast, repetitive cycle operation.
Foreign Materials: If units are used on machinery
where fine, abrasive dust, chips or grit are
dispelled into the atmosphere, shielding of the
brake may be necessary if maximum life is to be
obtained.
Where units are used near gear boxes or
transmissions requiring frequent lubrication,
means should be provided to protect the friction
surfaces from oil and grease to prevent serious
loss of torque.
Oil and grease accidently reaching the friction
surfaces may be removed by wiping with a rag
dampened with a suitable cleaner, which leaves
no residue. In performing this operation, do not
drench the friction material.
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If the friction materials have been saturated with
oil or grease, no amount of cleaning will be
completely effective. Once such a unit has been
placed back in service, heat will cause the oil to
boil to the surface, resulting in further torque
loss.
Torque Loss: If a brake or clutch slips or loses
torque completely, the initial check should be the
input voltage to the magnet as follows:
90-Volt Series: Connect a DC voltmeter with a
range of 0-100 or more directly across the
magnet terminals. With the power on and the
potentiometer turned up, a normal reading is
90 volts, although 85 to 95 is satisfactory. The
reading should drop as the potentiometer control
is adjusted counterclockwise.
24-Volt Series: Use a DC voltmeter with a
range of 0-30 volts or more. A normal reading
is approximately 22-26 volts.
6-Volt Series: Use a DC voltmeter of
approximately 0-15 volt range. A normal
reading is from 5.5 to 6.5 volts.
output. Resistance measurements are made with
power off and clutch / brake disconnected from
control, measuring only the clutch coil or the
brake magnet. Resistance measurements should
be + / - 10% of values on chart.
If the above checks indicate that the proper
voltage and current is being supplied to the
clutch and brake, mechanical parts should be
checked to assure that they are in good
operating condition and properly installed.
The above checks normally are sufficient.
Further checks may be necessary, such as
voltage, amperage and resistance. Refer to chart
on following page for electrical readings on the
clutch / brake you are measuring. Observe all
safety procedures and test equipment
manufacturers operating procedures. The
voltage and amperage measurements are
made with the power on and the control at full
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Electrical Data Coil Ratings
EP-170ClutchBrake
Voltage – DC6249062490
Resistance @ 20˚ C – Ohms6.96111.215066.96111.21506
Current – Amperes.861.215.060.861.215.060
Watts5.165.165.375.165.165.37
Coil Build up – milliseconds171716171716
Coil Decay – milliseconds876 876
EP-250ClutchBrake
Voltage – DC6249062490
Resistance @ 20˚ C – Ohms576.41079576.41079
Current – Amperes1.2.314.0841.2.314.084
Watts7.27.57.517.27.57.51
Coil Build up – milliseconds484844484844
Coil Decay – milliseconds151513151513
EP-400ClutchBrake
Voltage – DC6249062490
Resistance @ 20˚ C – Ohms4.887310874.88731087
Current – Amperes1.230.332.0831.230.332.083
Watts7.698.047.457.698.047.45
Coil Build up – milliseconds154154154154154154
Coil Decay – milliseconds626055626055
EP-500ClutchBrake
Voltage – DC6249062490
Resistance @ 20˚ C – Ohms1.07614.9206.11.3623.8251.1
Current – Amperes5.5801.610.4404.4001.010.360
Watts343939262432
Coil Build up – milliseconds828590848793
Coil Decay – milliseconds404040383530
EP-825ClutchBrake
Voltage – DC6249062490
Resistance @ 20˚ C – Ohms1.2320.92671.2720.4223.3
Current – Amperes4.9001.150.3404.7401.180.400
Watts292830282836
Coil Build up – milliseconds222200245170170170
Coil Decay – milliseconds105120100707580
EP-1525ClutchBrake
Voltage – DC690690
Resistance @ 20˚C. – Ohms1.11239.11.45258.4
Current – Amperes5.410.3804.130.350
Watts32342531
Coil Build up – milliseconds505575470512
Coil Decay – milliseconds230215200140
EP-1525HTClutch Brake
Voltage – DC9090
Resistance @ 20˚C. – Ohms113.4238
Current – Amperes.794.378
Watts7234
Coil Build up – milliseconds560512
Coil Decay – milliseconds160140
Build-up time equals current to approximately 90%
of steady state value and flux to 90%. Decay time
equals current to approximately 10% of steady state
value and flux to 10%. Approximately because
currently leads or lags flux by small amount.
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Output
A
B
C
D
H
E
G
F
E
D
C
B
Input
Brake
Clutch
O
M
N
L
K
J
I
EP-170, EP-250, EP-400
All dimensions are nominal, unless otherwise noted.
These units meet the standards of UL508 and are listed under guide card #NMTR, file #59164. These units are CSA certified under file #LR11543.
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Warranty
Warner Electric LLC warrants that it will repair or replace (whichever it deems advisable) any
product manufactured and sold by it which proves to be defective in material or workmanship
within a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase for consumer, commercial or industrial use.
This warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is not transferable or assignable without
Warner Electric LLC’s prior consent.
Warranty service can be obtained in the U.S.A. by returning any defective product, transportation
charges prepaid, to the appropriate Warner Electric LLC factory. Additional warranty information
may be obtained by writing the Customer Satisfaction Department, Warner Electric LLC, 449 Gardner Street, South Beloit, Illinois 61080, or by calling 815-389-3771.
A purchase receipt or other proof of original purchase will be required before warranty service is
rendered. If found defective under the terms of this warranty, repair or replacement will be made,
without charge, together with a refund for transportation costs. If found not to be defective, you will
be notified and, with your consent, the item will be repaired or replaced and returned to you at
your expense.
This warranty covers normal use and does not cover damage or defect which results from
alteration, accident, neglect, or improper installation, operation, or maintenance.
Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation
may not apply to you.
Warner Electric LLC’s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the
defective product and in no event shall Warner Electric LLC be liable for consequential, indirect,
or incidental damages of any kind incurred by reason of the manufacture, sale or use of any defective product. Warner Electric LLC neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to give any
other warranty or to assume any other obligation or liability on its behalf.
WITH RESPECT TO CONSUMER USE OF THE PRODUCT, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH
THE CONSUMER MAY HAVE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF
ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASE. WITH RESPECT TO COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
USES OF THE PRODUCT, THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY OPERATION OF LAW OR
OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Changes in Dimensions and Specifications
All dimensions and specifications shown in Warner Electric catalogs are subject to change without
notice. Weights do not include weight of boxing for shipment. Certified prints will be furnished without charge on request to Warner Electric.