Chuck Yung
EASA Senior Technical Support Specialist

Eddy-current couplings (coupling/clutch/brake), while slowly being replaced by variable-frequency drive (VFD) technology, are still in use and will require repairs (Figure 1). As these devices become less common, the expertise pool is also shrinking. On the positive side, their specialized nature ensures that those familiar with these units will be in demand for some time.

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