The Carlson Company is a manufacturer of a wide range of industrial brakes. The company supplies machined parts, sub assemblies and complete assembled products to companies on a national basis. It uses state-of-the-art computerized numerical control lathes, machining centers and gear cutters to provide products on either short-run or high volume production. The firm manufactures air clutches, brakes, and clutch and brake combinations, enclosed end shaft mounted air clutches, through shaft and tension air brakes, and heavy-duty industrial air clutches. It also offers spring applied shoe brakes, caliper brakes, positive engagement air clutches, and airshaft seals. The firm s quality control practices include drawing, routing and bill of material on each job, full documentation of nonconformance, daily first part inspection and complete final inspection. The Carlson Company is located in Wichita, Kan.