What is a Brake Motor?
A brake motor is a combination of the motor attached with an electromagnetic brake. The braking system is designed to stop or hold the motion of the motor for the applications where rapid deceleration or fast stopping is needed. Usually there are two types of braking system that can be integrated with a motor, first is where the brakes are applied when power is switched on, the second is where brakes are applied when power is switched off.
The choice of brake usually differs from application to application but generally the first type of electromagnetic brakes are preferred due to high safety factors.
Brushless DC Brake Motor Manufacturer: Innotec Power
Innotec Power serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to customize and mass manufacture BLDC Brake motors for applications like conveyor systems, elevator systems, industrial machinery, etc. Working with Innotec, gives OEMs the opportunity to change mechanical and electrical features of their motor specifications along with choosing the right brake system.
We have a wide range of standard BLDC motor offerings, each of these motors can be modified with an integrated braking system converting them to a Brake Motor. Check out our BLDC motor offerings:
Custom BLDC Brake Motors
Get in touch with us to discuss more about custom Brake Motors. Innotec uses its existing frame sizes and also will build and design a unit based on your input requirements such as, Power rating, voltage, speed, torque, type of braking system, braking torque, etc.
Types of Braking System
Just like a traditional BLDC Motor the brake motor also has a rotor and a stator assembled in an enclosure equipped with bearings, protecting it and providing smooth motion of the rotor. What makes it unique for a particular application is the set of electromagnetic brakes integrated in the motor. The engagement and disengagement of the brakes depends whether the current is cut or supplied respectively. When the motor is running the electromagnet disengages the friction pad and the rotor spins freely. As soon as the power supply is cut the electromagnet gets discharged releasing the friction pad to push against the stationary surface stopping the rotor at a rapid pace. This construction is reliable for applications where no unintended movements is a crucial factor & we need precise control over the stopping process.
Applications
- Industrial Application: A brushless dc brake motor is usually used in industrial automation systems like conveyor belts, assembly lines, etc.
- Construction: In addition to general material handling applications, the brake motors are used in various lifting applications & automated construction equipment.
- Agricultural Equipment: Various automated harvesting systems take use of BLDC brake motors for controlled operation and high safety factor.
- Robotics: BLDC brake motors are used in robotics for precise and controlled movements, enhancing the efficiency and safety of robotic applications.
- Aerospace: Brake motors also find applications in aerospace systems, such as actuating mechanisms and control surfaces in aircrafts, where lightweight and precise control are critical.
