Brake gearmotors
A brake gearmotor has a built-in electromagnetic brake that engages when power is lost (fail-safe holding brake). The drive therefore stops and holds its position — essential for cranes, hoists, gates, lifts and anywhere a load must not drop when the power is switched off.
We have brake gearmotors in stock from various manufacturers (mostly SEW and NORD), used and inspected or new.
These gearmotors are currently out of stock.
Frequently asked questions
How does the brake in a gearmotor work?
It is a spring-applied electromagnetic holding brake: springs press the brake disc, and energising the coil releases the brake. When the power is cut, the brake engages automatically and holds the shaft — safe for lifting loads.
How can I tell whether a gearmotor has a brake?
By the longer motor housing on the fan side and the designation on the rating plate (e.g. BMG on SEW units). In our product descriptions we mark it with the word HAMULEC (brake).