Brake Motor

Brake Motors are used for various application where instantaneous stopping of the driven load is required. The operation of the brake is "FAIL SAFE TYPE" (USB & UMB series) and are NORMALLY ON. The brake is applied when power to the motor is switched off or power failure occurs.

Brake Motor is combination of an AC induction motor and an electromagnetic DC fail safe brake.

As shown in the figure brae motor consists of the following :

● AC induction motor (Foot/Flange)
● Electromagnetic DC fail safe brake type USB or UMB.
● Cooling fan after the brake for better heat dissipation and cooling of motor & brake as well.
● Rectifier unit either can be provided near to motor terminal (for AC switching) or given separately to mount them in the control panel (for DC switching).
● manual release is an optional feature and will be provided only with our UMB series brakes.