Elevator Motor Brakes for Vertical Lifting Systems

Spring-Set Power-Off Stopping & Emergency Braking for Elevators & Lifts

Stearns partners with elevator engineers to maximize passenger safety and reduce brake noise in residential environments. We have developed several brakes for the elevator industry—most specifically our quiet brake—to assure an enjoyable and safe experience for end users.

Types of Elevator Brakes

Since band brakes aren’t allowed in residential elevator systems, disc brakes are used to provide smooth vertical movement, hold the elevator car in place when passengers board and exit, and ensure immediate stopping of the elevator car during an emergency. Types of brakes used in elevator and lift systems include:

• Armature brakes with quiet brake features for sound-sensitive environments and standard DC voltage (can be rectified for AC) and universal mounting orientation with no modifications required. Can be mounted to an electric motor, gear reducer, hoist or machinery (foot mount kit available). Armature brakes are ideal for small motor applications including residential elevators, machine room-less elevators and dumbwaiter elevators.
• Solenoid brakes with direct mounting to electric motor or foot mount, direct mounting to NEMA C-face motors with no special alignment procedure, standard AC voltage (DC available) and fast, positive response times for set and release (no residual drag) with optional encoder. Our solenoid brakes feature a maintained manual release with automatic reset so the elevator brake can be released in the absence of power.

We can also modify the brakes in our catalog or create a custom braking system to meet the needs of your specific lifting application.

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