History of Warner Electric
History of Warner Electric
The history of Warner Electric is a story of invention and innovation, beginning with its founder, A.P. Warner. Arthur Pratt Warner is a very important inventor, with more than 100 patents, including car speedometers, and its improved version is still used in every car.
From the beginning, the hallmark of Warner Electric has been leadership - in creative product design, development, marketing and service.
- In 1927, Warner organized yet another company, the Warner Electric Brake Corporation, based on a new brake design using electricity.
- In 1946 the first electromagnetic brake applied to high-speed lathes was successfully developed.
- In 1950 the first industrial electric clutch was developed for use on large turret lathes.
- In 1951-1969 the range of applications has expanded rapidly, including packaging machines, computer printers, textile machinery, combine harvesters, conveyor systems and factory automation equipment.