Maximum performance, minimal consumption: The future of brakes in drive technology.
What makes an electromagnetic disc brake for servo drives “energy efficient”?
Energy-efficient electromagnetic disc brakes are primarily characterized by a drastically reduced power consumption in holding operation . Technologies such as the holding current reduction enable brakes to often require less than 10 watts to safely hold the load, which represents significant energy savings compared to older or uncontrolled systems.
What main advantages do energy-efficient electromagnetic disc brakes offer over pneumatic or hydraulic brakes in servo applications?
They offer several advantages: higher compactness at comparable performance, significantly reduced maintenance effort since no compressed air or hydraulic fluid is required, more precise control of braking force and faster response times (often under 50 ms), which is crucial for dynamic servo applications.
How can I ensure that the selected electromagnetic brake is suitable for harsh environmental conditions in my servo application?
Many manufacturers offer special versions with increased corrosion protection, for example through stainless steel components or special coatings. Pay attention to IP protection types such as IP68/69, which provide high protection against dust and water, particularly relevant for industries like food processing.
Is it possible to monitor the condition and wear of these energy-efficient brakes in a servo system?
Yes, modern energy-efficient brakes can be equipped with integrated sensors. These monitor the switching state (open/closed) and the wear of the pads. This data enables Condition Monitoring and supports predictive maintenance strategies.
What happens during a power outage? Do these brakes offer safety features for servo drives?
Yes, most energy-efficient electromagnetic disc brakes for servo drives are designed as spring-operated brakes. This means they brake mechanically through spring force and are released electromagnetically.In the event of a power outage, the magnetic field disappears and the springs securely apply the brake, reliably holding the load.
Our servo applications often have specific voltage or installation space requirements. Can these brakes be customized?
Absolutely. Leading suppliers like ATEK Drive Solutions offer extensive customization options.These include special voltages for the coils, customized braking torques and, thanks to modular systems, solutions for particularly tight installation spaces, such as the Servo Slim Line brakes for hollow shaft applications.
How does the low power consumption of these brakes specifically impact cost savings for my company?
The low power consumption, especially in holding operation, directly leads to lower energy costs.Over the lifetime of the machine, this accumulates significantly. Moreover, the lower maintenance effort and higher reliability contribute to a reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO).
What future developments can be expected for energy-efficient electromagnetic brakes for servo drives?
The development aims for even higher energy efficiency,e.g., through the integration of regenerative braking functions.Also, AI-based optimization of braking strategies and the further miniaturization with consistent or increasing performance are important trends, as well as the use of more sustainable materials and production processes..
Energy-efficient electromagnetic disc brakes significantly reduce energy consumption in holding operation of servo drives, often to below 10 watts,which leads to direct cost savings and improves sustainability.
In addition to energy savings, these brakes offer significant performance benefits: wie fast switching times (often <50ms),high precision, and reduced maintenance effort,which enhances overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Modern solutions enable predictive maintenance through sensor integration and offer tailored and future-proof braking solutions thanks to modular systems and customization options, as offered by ATEK Drive Solutions, for a wide range of servo applications. für vielfältige Servoanwendungen.Discover how energy-efficient electromagnetic disc brakes can optimize your servo drives and reduce costs. Learn more about the latest technologies and applications!
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Rising energy costs require efficient solutions. This article explains how the right energy-efficient braking technology can optimize servo drives and reduce costs, and demonstrates potentials for production.
The growing importance of energy efficiency
The energy consumption of industrial drives represents a significant cost factor. It is often overlooked that there are substantial savings potentials in holding operations of brakes,for example through technologies such as the holding current reduction from Kendrion Intorq.
Role in modern servo drives:
High-dynamic servo drives can operate precisely and safely while the brake consumes little energy in the background. Modern energy-efficient electromagnetic disc brakes for servo drives not only function as stoppers but are integral components of efficient system solutions,as offered by ATEK Drive Solutions for the entire drive train.Advantages and functioning of energy-efficient electromagnetic disc brakes.
Energy savings with such brakes for servo drives,whose main task is to decelerate, result from optimized magnetic circuit design and intelligent control.These significantly reduce the continuous power consumption in the holding state, often to under 10 watts in smaller sizes, such as in RINGSPANN’s EV/EH series. Further information on electric brakes and their functioning is available.
- Optimized magnetic circuit design: A core aspect for increasing overall efficiency.
- Intelligent control: Substantially reduces continuous power consumption in holding operation.
- Low energy consumption: Often below 10 watts in the holding state for smaller sizes – a feature of energy-efficient braking solutions..
- High performance density and compactness: Allows implementation even in limited space.
- Low maintenance: Results from the absence of compressed air systems and their peripherals.
- Fast switching times: Direct electromagnetic actuation allows times under 50 ms, essential for dynamic servo applications.
- Precision and safety: Contributes to accurate positioning and increases system safety.
Compactness and low maintenance
For limited installation space for powerful brakes, energy-efficient electromagnetic disc brakes often offer a higher performance density than pneumatic alternatives.. The elimination of compressed air systems leads to lower maintenance efforts, an advantage in complex industrial disc brakes..
Precision and quick response:
Compromises in positioning accuracy are often unacceptable. Direct electromagnetic actuation allows very fast switching times, often under 50 milliseconds,which is necessary for the dynamics of modern servo applications and increases safety, particularly for brakes for servo drives..Innovative technologies and design features:
For systems in corrosive environments or with high hygiene standards, special stainless steel variants and optimized corrosion protection coatings, as offered for the food industry, ensure durability even under demanding conditions, for example with IP68/69 protection. This is particularly relevant for the reliability of electromagnetic disc brakes in challenging servo applications..
Sensor integration for predictive maintenance:
A brake for servo applications, that reports wear before a failure, is advantageous. Integrated sensors for monitoring switching state and wear enable condition monitoring and support predictive maintenance strategies, as applied in systems with brake with encoder feedback. Safety aspects and adaptability:
In the event of a power failure in the system,
spring-operated brakes as safety brakes ensure reliable load holding even without power. Many manufacturers like ATEK offer extensive customization options for voltage and braking torque, tailored to your. Viele Hersteller wie ATEK bieten umfangreiche Anpassungsmöglichkeiten für Spannung und Bremsmoment, passend zu Ihrem play-free planetary gearbox and the specific energy-efficient brake for the servo drive..Selection criteria and future trends for energy-efficient electromagnetic disc brakes for servo drives.
The selection of the appropriate brake for a specific servo drive depends on several factors. In addition to braking torque and speed, minimizing holding power is a crucial criterion for an energy-efficient electromagnetic disc brake for servo drives.. The CSA/UL certification for export, a factor that RINGSPANN highlights in its E-brakes, must also be considered.
- Basic selection parameters: Braking torque and speed must fit the application.
- Minimization of holding power: A crucial criterion for truly energy-saving brakes..
- Certifications for the global market: For example, CSA/UL compliance for export to North America.
- Trend towards regenerative braking functions: Future systems will recover energy even better.
- AI-based optimization: Artificial intelligence will further refine braking strategies and reduce energy consumption.
- Reduction of residual braking moments: Analogous to concepts like ‘Green Caliper’ for further efficiency improvement in electromagnetic brakes.
- Sustainable manufacturing processes: Manufacturers are increasingly relying on ecological production methods (e.g., using PV electricity).
Outlook: The future of servo brakes
The further development of brakes aims for even higher efficiency. A stronger integration of regenerative braking functions and AI-based optimization of braking strategies is expected, in order to lower energy consumption in electromagnetic disc brakes for servo drives even further. An example is the development towards systems that minimize residual braking moments similarly to the ‘Green Caliper’ concept from the automotive industry.
Sustainability in production
The sustainability of brake manufacturing is also relevant. Some manufacturers like Kendrion Intorq are already relying on PV electricity and biogas heating in production, which reduces the ecological footprint of the components and represents a comprehensive approach to energy efficiency that also includes energy-efficient electromagnetic disc brakes .
The selection of the appropriate energy-efficient electromagnetic disc brake is an important step towards reducing costs and increasing performance of servo drives. Low holding currents are particularly important when it comes to energy-efficient braking solutions for servo drives . For tailored consulting on drive solutions, ATEK Drive Solutions is available.
