Possible applications

The BE.. modular brake system is specially optimized for the asynchronous motor portfolio (DR.., DRN.., DRU.., DR2.., EDR.., and EDRN..) by SEW-EURODRIVE. In addition, the brakes of the BE.. modular brake system can also be used in combination with the synchronous motors of the DR.. modular motor system (DR2C.., DRE..J, DRU..J).

The electromechanical BE.. brakes are used in horizontal and vertical applications where it is necessary to mechanically stop or hold the drive in various situations. Due to their high work capacity, the BE.. brakes can be used both as a working brake and a holding brake with emergency stop functionality.

BE.. brakes are suitable for both line-operated motors (non-controlled applications) and inverter-operated motors (controlled applications). The BE.. and BE.H brakes with increased holding torque are only suitable for inverter-operated motors (controlled applications).

Working brake

With line-operated motors, the brake is used for stopping the motor during normal operation. Brake application from the operating speed is the normal case here.

Holding brake

With inverter-operated motors, it is assumed that the brake will primarily be used for holding when in the idle state. In this context, we refer to the brake as a "holding brake". Brake application from a speed only takes place in the event of emergency stop braking (non-controlled stopping of the drive, comparable with stop category 0 in accordance with EN 60204‑1). Normally, the brake is activated after controlled stopping (stop category 1 in accordance with EN 60204‑1) at speeds of < 20 min-1.

The type of use must be taken into account during the selection and dimensioning of the brake.

The modular brake system produces many different applications for the BE.. brake:

  • Working brake or holding brake with emergency stop features in horizontal and vertical applications
  • Safety brake in its function as a holding brake with emergency stop features
  • The BE.. and BE.H brakes with increased braking torque are only suitable for inverter-operated motors (controlled applications).
  • Working brake or holding brake with emergency stop features in areas with a risk of explosion
  • Safety brake in its function as a holding brake with emergency stop features in areas with a risk of explosion