Small Gear Motor Brakes

Small gear motor brakes are power-off style brakes designed to stop or hold a load that is coupled to the armature hub assembly. In the event of power failure, the brake engages.


commercial duty small gear motor brake AAB 320 series

AAB 320 Series

  • Metric Frame: 1.2 - 2.8
  • Torque (lb-in): 3 - 50
  • Nm: .34 - 5.6
  • Enclosure: None - Open brake

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compact small gear motor brake with dynamic stopping AAB 321 Series

AAB 321 Series

  • Metric Frame: 1.2 - 2.8
  • Torque (lb-in): 3 - 72
  • Nm: .34 - 8.1
  • IP Rating: 42

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small gear motor brake with dynamic stopping and IP54 rating

AAB 322 Series

  • Metric Frame: 1.2 - 2.8
  • Torque (lb-in): 3 - 72
  • Nm: .34 - 8.1
  • IP Rating: 54

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About Small Gear Motor Brakes

Gear motor brakes are used in various agriculture, elevator, material handling, and medical applications, including armature actuated brake (AAB) series 320, 321, & 322. They are most commonly used in commercial duty for small gear motors.

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