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title: Wear - What wears in electromagnetic brakes | SEPAC, Inc.
description: This page provides access to an Installation Guide for the SEPAC Inc. STCC [Stationary Field Tooth Clutch Coupling].
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# Wear - What wears in electromagnetic brakes?

![WEAR - WHAT WEARS IN ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKES?](https://info.sepac.com/hubfs/SEPAC-Electromagnetic%20Break%20Wear-White%20Paper-3D%20Cover%20(2)%20(1).png "WEAR - WHAT WEARS IN ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKES?")

Power off brakes stop or hold a load when electrical power is either accidentally lost or intentionally disconnected from the coil. In the past, some companies have referred to these as “fail-safe” brakes. While It is very rare that these fail-safe brakes break or just stop working in a brake, there are certain conditions that expedite wear and cause irreversible damage. This whitepaper discusses the different forms and causes of wear, and how to prevent wear for safe use.

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