From functionality to selection: This is how you find the perfect emergency brake for your application.
What is the main purpose of an emergency brake and why is it indispensable in industrial systems?
The main purpose of an emergency brake is to stop machines and systems quickly and reliably in case of danger. It is essential to prevent personal injury and property damage and to ensure compliance with safety regulations such as the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
What role does the fail-safe principle play in emergency brakes?
The fail-safe principle ensures that the brake is automatically activatedeven in case of power failure, e.g., power outage, and securely holds the load. This is usually achieved by preloaded springs that close the brake while energy is required to release it.
What criteria are crucial for selecting the right emergency brake for my application?
Crucial are the required braking torqueand the switching times (response and release times), the environmental conditions (temperature, IP protection class), the maximum switching work per emergency stop and the service life requirements.Compliance with relevant standards such as EN ISO 13849 is also fundamental.
Can emergency brakes be adapted to specific environmental conditions?
Yes, emergency brakes can be designed for demanding environments. There are models with high IP protection classes (e.g., IP66 for dust and water protection) and for extended temperature ranges (e.g., -40°C to +40°C), such as the INTORQ BFK470 series.
How do modern emergency brakes contribute to reducing system downtimes?
Modern emergency brakes can be equipped with condition monitoring sensors. This enables predictive maintenance,which allows wear to be detected early and unplanned downtimes reduced by up to 15% .
What standards and guidelines do emergency brakes typically need to meet?
Emergency brakes often need to comply with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Important standards are EN ISO 13849 for functional safety (Performance Level) and EN 60204-1 for electrical equipment of machines. Depending on the market, UL/CSA certifications may also be required.
Does ATEK also offer custom emergency brake solutions?
Yes, ATEK Drive Solutions specializes in developing custom special solutions for emergency brakes. Even for small series, brakes can be adapted to specific requirements regarding torque, installation space, or environmental conditions to ensure optimal safety and performance. What is the difference between a holding brake and a service brake in the context of emergency stops?
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen einer Haltebremse und einer Arbeitsbremse im Kontext von Notstopps?
A holding brake is primarily used to securely hold a load in position after deceleration by the drive, while a. Eine service brake is designed to actively decelerate moving masses and bring them to a standstill. Both can be designed for emergency stop functions but must be able to handle the respective load (static vs. dynamic).. Beide können für Notstoppfunktionen ausgelegt sein, müssen aber die jeweilige Belastung (statisch vs. dynamisch) bewältigen können.
Emergency brakes are fundamental for system safety and personal protection, with compliance with standards such as EN ISO 13849 being essential to minimize risks and liability consequences.
The correct selection of an emergency brake is based on critical parameters such as braking torque, short switching times, and environmental resistance (IP protection class, temperature),to ensure maximum reliability in case of emergency. Modern emergency brakes, such as those offered by ATEK, allow for
Moderne Notstopbremsen, wie die von ATEK angebotenen, ermöglichen durch predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtimes by up to 15% and provide optimal system integration through custom adaptations. Learn everything about emergency brakes: types, applications, selection criteria, and how ATEK Drive Solutions can help you find the optimal solution for your safety requirements.
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Ensuring maximum system safety requires careful selection of components. This guide will assist you in selecting the appropriate emergency stop brake.ATEK offers solutions for high safety and productivity.
Introduction to emergency brakes
The indispensable role in the safety concept
Uncontrolled running systems can cause significant damage. Emergency brakes are crucial components for protecting people and machines in case of emergency. The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC explicitly demands protective measures, for example. You can find further information at Understanding safety brakes and how they act as effective emergency brakes. Legal requirements and standards as a basis
Gesetzliche Anforderungen und Normen als Basis
Deficiencies in safety technology can lead to consequences during audits. Compliance with standards such as EN ISO 13849 is fundamental for operational reliability. The correct performance level (PL) classification is critical and a core aspect of modern brake technology..Analyze functions and designs for optimal protection.
Functionality and designs of emergency brakes
The fail-safe principle and common actuation types
Even in case of power failure, a brake must securely hold a load, for example, at a crane hook. The fail-safe principle, often realized through spring force and electromagnetically released, ensures safety even without power supply. INTORQ brakes utilize this principle, which is characteristic of many common brake types und that are reliable industrial brakes. Fail-Safe Principle:
- Ensures safety even in case of power failure, typically realized through spring force and electromagnetically released. Securely holding loads:
- Crucial in case of power failure, e.g., on crane hooks. Electromagnetic spring force brakes:
- Elektromagnetische Federkraftbremsen: Widely used in industry due to their properties.
- Important features: Fast response time, high reliability, and compact design are crucial for safe stopping operations.
- System integration: Often integrated directly into the electric motor with brake for optimal function.
Focus: Electromagnetic spring force brakes
Electromagnetic spring force brakes are widely used in industry, from robots to conveyor systems. Their fast response time, high reliability, and compact design are crucial for safe stopping operations. ATEK integrates such systems often directly into the electric motor with brake for optimal system integration.Master selection criteria and find the right brake.
Selection criteria for emergency brakes
Decisive parameters: braking torque and switching times
Verifying the holding torque while considering critical dynamic loads is essential during an emergency stop of a system. The correct calculation of braking torque and short switching times are crucial for system safety. The maximum switching work per emergency stop is an important, often considered value in complex brake systems and their safety brakes..
Environment, service life, and compliance with standards
Systems can operate in demanding environments, such as dusty areas at -20°C, and must meet international standards. Selecting by IP protection class, temperature resistance, and compliance with standards (e.g., UL/CSA) ensures long-term function. INTORQ BFK470 brakes are, for example, designed for such extreme conditions and are suitable as reliable emergency brakes..Recognize application areas and fully exploit potential.
Application areas of emergency brakes
Diverse applications in machinery and plant engineering
Emergency stop brakes are used in various areas, from machine tools that need to stop precisely to packaging systems with high cycle rates. Their versatility enables protection in numerous applications; ATEK’s modular system covers millions of variants. These industrial brakes are diverse and often part of modern brake systems..
- Machine tools: Ensure precise stopping operations.
- Packaging systems: Used in high cycle rates and dynamic processes.
- General machinery and plant engineering: Versatile protection through ATEK’s modular system.
- Robotics: Safe and gentle deceleration of cobots and industrial robots.
- Wind turbines: Reliable securing of rotor blades, even under extreme weather conditions.
- Special applications: Tailored solutions for high torques, fast cycles, or specific environmental conditions, such as in mining.
Special applications from robotics to wind power
Specific requirements, such as the gentle stopping of a cobot next to a person or the securing of wind turbine rotor blades in a storm, require tailored solutions. Specialized emergency brakes, often designed for high torques or fast cycles, are used here; Ringspann, for example, supplies such brakes for mining. In some cases, a redundant braking system is necessary for increased safety.Utilize innovations and implement future-proof brake solutions.
Innovative solutions and future trends
Intelligent brakes: diagnostics and networking
The notification of wear by the brake itself, before a failure stops production, is a goal of modern systems. Modern emergency stop brakes with sensors for predictive maintenance and networking via fieldbuses can increase system availability. They enable, for example, a reduction in unplanned downtime by up to 15%, which is a progress for electronic brake systems and the current braking technology represents.
Customized solutions and system expertise
For special requirements, such as extreme temperatures, or when no standard brake fits, customized solutions are necessary without compromising safety. ATEK develops customer-specific special solutions that ensure safety and performance even in small series. This applies, for example, to demanding brakes for crane winches or other special applications.Optimize safety strategy and shape the future with ATEK.
Conclusion
Core messages regarding the necessity and selection
Ensuring safety and reliability for drives as well as avoiding costly downtime are central concerns. A suitable emergency stop brake, carefully selected according to torque and application, represents an important investment. An overview of various brake types can be helpful for orientation for specific needs.
Your partner for comprehensive drive safety
The selection of the optimal brake solution from the multitude of offers for specific requirements can be complex. ATEK Drive Solutions offers comprehensive consulting and emergency stop brakes for high safety requirements as a system provider. We support, for example, in the selection for your electric motor with brake.
