What Warner Electric does

Warner Electric is an industrial motion control manufacturer founded in 1927 and headquartered in South Beloit, Illinois, specializing in electromagnetic clutches, brakes, torque limiters, and related motion control components. The company designs and produces a broad portfolio organized across seven product categories: electromagnetic brakes (spring-applied, permanent magnet, and tooth technology), electromagnetic clutches (including UniModule and Electro Pak combinations, in-line couplings, and PTO clutches), controls and sensors, mechanical torque limiters and centrifugal brakes, hydraulic clutches and brakes, pneumatic clutches and brakes, and replacement components such as coils. Underlying technology centers on spring-applied power-release architectures, permanent magnet designs, tooth engagement systems, and proprietary materials including the W134 non-stick friction material, with adjacent WES contactless stroke-monitoring sensors and IPB integrated position brakes adding sensor and electronics integration to the core electromechanical platform.

Warner Electric operates as a wholly-owned brand under Regal Rexnord (NYSE: RRD), a Fortune 1000 diversified industrial powertrain company, and serves more than 15 vertical end markets including forklifts and electric vehicles, autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), elevators, cranes and hoists, agricultural equipment, food and beverage processing, off-highway construction, outdoor power equipment, packaging machinery, medical devices, robotics, power generation, and specialty vehicles. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of components and subassemblies sold through a global authorized distributor network, supplemented by engineering and application support services delivered directly to OEM engineering teams from concept through production. Pricing is quote-based through distributors with no public price list, and commercial relationships are anchored by design-in wins with industrial OEMs; for example, more than 30 key OEMs have adopted the PK brake platform since 2010 and over 500,000 PK brake units have been installed on forklift trucks and aerial platforms.

The go-to-market model combines enterprise field sales with a regional application-support phone presence in the US (1-800-825-6544) and Europe (+33 (0)2 41 21 24 24), layered with a global authorized distributor network that handles fulfillment and local pricing, eCatalog self-service tools for North America and Europe, an ORDERNET B2B ordering portal for authorized accounts, and a Warner PTO Direct storefront for replacement outdoor power equipment parts. Manufacturing is conducted at facilities in South Beloit, IL and New Hartford, CT (United States), St-Barthélemy d'Anjou (France, European headquarters), and Shenzhen (China), supporting global market reach.

Name

Warner Electric

Legal name

Warner Electric

Website

https://warnerelectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Warner Electric, founded in 1927 and a Regal Rexnord brand, manufactures electromagnetic clutches, brakes, torque limiters, and motion control components sold globally through distributors to industrial OEMs across forklift, elevator, AGV, agriculture, construction, and medical end markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Clutches and Brakes

NAICS

Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Brakes, Clutches & Couplings (Electromagnetic Brakes, Torque Limiters) (IMAGACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Motion Control Electronics & Controls (Controllers, Drivers, Feedback Interfaces) (IMAHAGAJ)

Keywords

• Electromagnetic brakes
• Electromagnetic clutches
• Motion control components
• Torque limiters
• Industrial clutch systems

Headquarters

HQ city

South Beloit

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Clutch and Brake Products: Warner Electric generates revenue through the sale of electromagnetic clutches, brakes, torque limiters, and related motion control products. Products are sold to industrial OEMs and end-users through a global distributor network. Revenue is primarily one-time hardware sales with replacement parts and components as secondary revenue streams.
2. Engineering and Application Support: The company provides custom engineering and application analysis services as part of their electrification support offerings, working directly with OEM engineering teams from concept through production. This includes simulation, integration guidance, and rapid prototyping.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Warner Electric designs and manufactures electromagnetic clutches, brakes, clutch/brake combinations, torque limiters, and related motion control components for industrial OEM customers. The portfolio covers spring-applied, power release, power apply, permanent magnet, and tooth technology designs sold through a global authorized distributor network.

Product overview

Warner Electric is a global leader in electromagnetic clutch and brake technologies founded in 1927, offering the broadest selection of industrial clutches, brakes, controls, and web tension systems from a single manufacturer. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio organized into seven main product categories: Electromagnetic Brakes (including Power Release spring-applied, tooth technology, and permanent magnet types, plus Power Apply fixed/variable torque options), Electromagnetic Clutches (covering clutch-brake combinations via UniModule and Electro Pak platforms, in-line clutch couplings, parallel clutches, PTO clutches, and wrap spring designs), Controls & Sensors (electronic clutch/brake controls with multiple control types plus the WES contactless monitoring sensor), Mechanical Clutch Brake & Torque Limiters (friction torque limiters, centrifugal brakes, PTO clutches, and magnetic capping headsets), Hydraulic Clutches & Brakes (pressure apply and release configurations), Pneumatic Clutches & Brakes (friction and tooth technology), and Components (coils and ferrous parts). The product architecture enables modular integration across diverse industrial applications, with specialized product lines targeting specific market segments including AGVs, forklifts, elevators, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, food & beverage processing, and medical equipment. Key product families include the PK Brake series for compact applications, WR Static Holding Brakes for thin integration, EDI and SMB Servo Motor Brakes for electric vehicle drivetrains, ERS/FENIX elevator braking systems, and the proprietary WES sensor for brake monitoring. Warner Electric operates as part of Regal Rexnord and maintains manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PK Brake Pre-assembled on/off dry electromagnetic safety brake used for parking and emergency braking. Features slim profile design with IP20/IP43 ratings, multi-step braking versions, and proprietary W134 non-stick friction material. Suitable for forklift trucks, aerial work platforms, and AGV applications.
• WR VAR00 Static Holding Brake Compact thin modular safety brake designed for integration into electric vehicle in-line drive systems. Features catalogue adaptive design down to 14mm thickness, torque range from 0.05Nm to 8Nm, with optional encoder integration.
• IPB Brake (Integrated Position Brake) Parking and safety brake with integrated contactless position sensors. Adds only 8mm beyond standard brake, eliminates need for external encoders or resolvers, compatible with IPM and ACM motors, immune to external magnetic interference.
• EDI Brake Electrically released park brake engineered to integrate between a motor and gearbox with form factor similar to hydraulically released multi-plate brakes. Offers static torque for parking up to 200Nm dynamic torque for emergency braking.
• SMB Servo Motor Brakes Spring-applied electromagnetically released brake series providing high torque at high working temperatures in small non-ventilated spaces. Features stable low backlash for extended life, suitable for traction/lifting axis using servo BLDC motors.
• QuietLift Brake Spring-applied electromagnetic brake for elevator applications operating in static and emergency braking modes. Designed as a double braking system with quiet operation.
• ERS Series Brakes (FENIX/TWINIX) Electrically released holding brakes specifically designed for elevator braking systems including ERS FENIX/TWINIX Series for geared and gearless traction machines.
• ERD/ERDD Series Brakes Spring-operated electrically-released brakes for parking and emergency stopping on travel drives and holding on hoists. Used in overhead traveling bridges, gantries, jibs, top slewing cranes, and monorail lift systems.
• PMB Permanent Magnet Brakes Permanent magnet brakes providing power-on holding torque for medical mobility, mammography, robotics, and servo motor applications.
• FB Series Brakes Permanent magnet shaft mount brakes providing power-on holding function for medical, robotics, and motion control applications.
• E320/E330 Tooth Clutches Electromagnetic tooth clutches engaging through toothed interface providing high torque and precise non-slip power transmission for specialty vehicles and agricultural equipment.
• E710/E720 Tooth Brakes Tooth technology brakes for power apply and power release applications providing high torque transmission through toothed engagement.
• Torque Limiters (L300/L310/L331 Series) Friction torque limiters protecting equipment from overload conditions in agricultural combines, harvesters, fertilizer spreaders, and sprayers.
• Wrap Spring Clutches and Brakes Cost-effective wrap spring technology for indexing, row control, seeding applications, and baggage handling. Includes CB, SCB, DL, ESC, MAC, MSC, PSI, SAC, and WSC series.
• PTO Clutches (CMS, CVX, GT 300, RMS, TG 2000) Power Take Off clutches for outdoor power equipment including commercial mowers, riding mowers, garden tractors. Features electric PTO with integrated bell housing options.
• UniModule Clutch/Brake Modules Pre-assembled clutch/brake combinations available in metric and NEMA configurations including EM, UM, EUM, and UM-C series for food processing and material handling.
• Electro Pak Clutches & Brakes Pre-assembled combination units for material handling and packaging applications including washdown versions for food and beverage processing.
• P130/P140/P310 Pneumatic Clutches Pressure apply pneumatic clutches with friction and tooth technology for industrial machinery requiring air-powered engagement.
• 4H/54H/52H/66H/H110 Hydraulic Clutches Multi-disc dry and tooth hydraulic clutches for pressure apply applications in heavy industrial and agricultural equipment.
• Magnetic Capping Headsets Magnetic capping technology for bottling and packaging machinery providing smooth torque and consistent torque control for capping applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ PK brake units installed on forklift trucks and aerial platforms
• +1 more outcomes

Segments15 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Regal RexnordcoreOthersWarner Electric is a brand under Regal Rexnord, a Fortune 1000 company. Being part of Regal Rexnord provides Warner Electric with access to vertically integrated industrial powertrain solutions, the ability to scale operations, a well-managed secure supply chain, and multi-disciplinary engineering and fabrication expertise around the world.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ogura Industrial: Japan-based global manufacturer of electromagnetic clutches and brakes across industrial, automotive, and off-highway markets. Directly comparable to Warner Electric in product category (electromagnetic clutches/brakes) and target OEM customers in forklifts, agricultural, and industrial machinery.
• Dellner Bubenzer: Specialist industrial brake manufacturer (caliper, disc, drum, electromagnetic) serving cranes, mining, marine, and material handling. Comparable to Warner Electric in industrial braking technology and OEM customer overlap, particularly in crane/hoist and heavy industrial segments.
• Pintsch Bubenzer: European brake specialist for rail, crane, and industrial applications with electromagnetic and hydraulic braking systems. Direct peer in industrial braking technology, overlapping with Warner's crane, hoist, and electromagnetic brake product lines.
• KEB Automation: German-based manufacturer of drives, motors, brakes, and clutches for industrial automation and elevator markets. Direct peer in spring-applied electromagnetic brakes and clutches, with overlapping elevator and industrial automation customers.

Emerging players

• Magtrol: Niche manufacturer of brakes, clutches, and dynamometers for testing and industrial applications. Comparable to Warner in electromagnetic brake and clutch technology, though smaller in scale and more focused on test/measurement.

Broad incumbents

• SEW-Eurodrive: Global leader in drive technology, gearmotors, and drive electronics with integrated braking systems. Comparable to Warner as a broad incumbent serving the same industrial OEM base with motors, drives, and integrated brake/clutch subsystems.
• Eaton Corporation: Fortune 500 industrial conglomerate with a power transmission portfolio including clutches, brakes, and motion control products. Comparable as a broad incumbent in industrial power transmission, overlapping with Warner in clutches/brakes for industrial and off-highway applications.
• Bosch Rexroth: Global leader in drive and control technologies (hydraulics, electric drives, linear motion) including industrial braking systems. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving factory automation, mobile machinery, and off-highway OEMs with overlapping brake offerings.
• Nidec Motor Corporation: Global motor and motion control manufacturer with integrated braking solutions for industrial and appliance markets. Comparable to Warner in electromagnetic braking components integrated into motor and motion control systems.

Others

• Altra Industrial Motion (Regal Rexnord brand): Former parent brand of Warner Electric within Regal Rexnord, now sister brand serving adjacent motion control markets. Related as an internal peer sharing distribution and engineering infrastructure; comparable product overlap in clutches and brakes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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