Nexen Group, Inc. has been producing industrial clutches, brakes, torque limiters, and web control products for nearly 50 years. Formerly known as Horton Industrial Products, Nexen is the leader in pneumatic power transmission components worldwide. Each day, millions of people see, touch, or use items produced with equipment that uses one or more Nexen products such as Air Champ® clutches or brakes.

Customers span every industry - from multi-national corporations to small businesses and range from design engineers to plant maintenance, Regardless of industry or profession, the reason for using Nexen products remains the same: they are simple, durable, high quality products our customers can trust. 

AIR CHAMP

The Air Champ line of pneumatic clutch and brake systems is a diverse array of products serving an equally diverse range of applications and industries. Its versatile product design and "no-excuse" reliability provides superior, controlled starts and stops. Simple design, durability, efficiency, and economy make Air Champ products the best choice for motion control applications.

The Eclipse line of spring-applied brakes set new standards for strength and product design. Its servo motor brakes deliver so much torque they exceed the continuous stall torque of a servo motor. They confidently hold loads in all axes and during emergency-stop situations. These products offer safety and performance for virtually any AC, servo, or linear motor.

From unwind through windup, Nexen's Web Control products support each stage of the web process. Their line of patented tension control clutches and brakes offer superior, precise torque control as part of the most comprehensive package in the industry. Nexen Web Control systems make it easy to deal with variations in thickness, elasticity, thermal expansion, roll size, and alignment. Precise, efficient, and rugged, Nexen's Web Control products ensure top quality and high productivity.