Brake Motors
An efficient brake motor is crucial in hydraulic and drive systems when loads need to be held securely, movements stopped quickly or positions secured precisely. In our webshop, you will find brake motors that have been specially developed for hydraulic applications and industrial systems – with integrated braking functions that secure your system and ensure maximum operational safety. Rely on our selection of brake motors at LöSi Hydraulik for reliable holding, precise stopping and high availability.
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What is a Brake Motor?
A brake motor is a highly efficient combination of drive and safety unit. It combines a high-performance hydraulic motor (or electric motor) with an integrated holding brake in a single, compact housing.
The operating principle is usually based on a spring-applied brake (failsafe principle): In the idle state (without pressure or voltage), springs press the brake discs together and block the shaft. Only when the system is activated ("released") does the brake open. This guarantees that loads are held securely even in the event of power failure or hose rupture.
Advantages of Our Brake Motors
Why buy components individually when integrated works better? A brake motor not only saves space but also reduces potential leakage points and assembly times.
Your advantages at a glance:
- Compact Design: Since the brake is integrated in the housing, the installation space for external add-on brakes is eliminated.
- Maximum Safety: Immediate stop and secure holding at standstill (parking brake function).
- Economic Efficiency: Reduced costs for piping, cabling, and separate components.
- Precision: Enables exact positioning and stopping of movement sequences.
Typical Areas of Application for the Brake Motor
Brake motors are standard wherever gravity works against the drive or safety is the top priority. They are indispensable in:
- Lifting Technology: Winches and cranes where the load must not sag.
- Conveyor Technology: Inclined conveyor belts that must not run backwards at a standstill.
- Mobile Hydraulics: Wheel drives in construction machinery (as a parking brake on slopes).
- Mechanical Engineering: Cycle lines that must stop exactly and hold the position.
Selection Criteria & Technical Data
The safety of your system depends on the correct dimensioning. A holding torque that is too weak can have fatal consequences.
Check these parameters before selection:
- Static Holding Torque: Is the braking force (Nm) higher than the maximum occurring load torque?
- Release Pressure (Opening Pressure): For hydraulic brakes: Can your system build up the necessary pressure to release the brake completely?
- Motor Performance: Do the displacement and torque of the motor match your work task?
- Connection: Do you need specific flanges or shafts for direct mounting?
Our expert team is happy to support you in calculating the safety factor for your holding brake.
Select & Order Brake Motor Now
Make no compromises on operational safety. Discover our brake motor series in the webshop – the intelligent 2-in-1 solution for your hydraulics.
Benefit from a large variety of variants and fast delivery. Select your brake motor for secure holding and precise stopping comfortably online now!
