Elevator Motor Brakes for Vertical Lifting Systems

The Advantage of Partnering with Stearns

Elevator manufacturers are the experts at resolving the physical, mechanical, and technical challenges that make getting around more innovative, comfortable, and safe.

Stearns aims at making the challenges a little easier by offering a breadth of products that provide optimal security and uptime.

As elevator manufacturers look to provide that next level of design, innovation, comfort, and safety to the everyday passenger, Stearns is vested in helping maintain their competitive edge. We have developed several brakes for the elevator industry, most
specifically our quiet brake to assure an enjoyable and safe experience for passengers.

Types of Elevator Brake Applications

Since band brakes aren’t allowed in residential or commercial elevator systems, the below brake types help ensure holding the elevator car in place when passengers board and exit and immediate stopping of the elevator car during an emergency while providing smooth up-and-down vertical movement.

• Disc Brakes for Elevators