What is the working principle of an electromagnetic clutch?
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Electromagnetic clutch works by controlling the engagement and disengagement of the clutch through the energization and de-energization of the coil. It is a friction-type clutch where the clamping force is generated by electromagnetic force, enabling remote control with minimal control effort, making it suitable for automation. The function of the electromagnetic clutch is to transmit torque and power from the driving shaft to the driven shaft in various mechanisms, achieving rapid start, braking, forward/reverse rotation, or speed regulation. Utilizing the principle of electromagnetic induction and the friction between inner and outer friction plates, the electromagnetic clutch is an electromechanical connector that allows two rotating components in a mechanical transmission system to engage or disengage without stopping the driving component, serving as an automatically operated electrical device.