Spring-engaged/air-released safety brakes are suitable for lockout/tagout and emergency-stop situations. Within the line of air-released devices are flange-mounted brakes, ball-screw brakes, guide-rail brakes, rod locks, caliper brakes and shaft-mounted brakes. Features include a short stopping distance, high stopping/holding torque or linear force, high heat absorption capacity and low energy consumption. Safety brake applications include industrial production, food production, packaging machinery and conveying systems.
