Brakes & Clutches for Industrial Packaging Machines

Spring-Set Power-Off Electric Motor Brakes for the Packaging Industry

Stearns manufactures a wide range of durable brakes meeting the varied criteria of many different packaging applications. Our industrial packaging equipment brake lineup has options for servo motors, AC and DC small gear motors and linear motors, including both NEMA C-face and metric frame mounting configurations.

Cost-Effective Motor Braking Systems for Packaging Equipment Manufacturers

Stearns’ high-performance brakes are ideal for both custom and standard packaging machines used to fill, wrap, weigh, preserve and distribute consumer goods. Our brakes are ideal for all different types of packaging machines including robotic, semi-automatic and manually operated motorized equipment, thanks to value-adding features developed by the Stearns engineering team:

Power-Off Safety
Stearns power-off brakes are spring-engaged and electrically released. The brake immediately engages if the power source is lost or the engine stops, prioritizing the safety of workers and neighboring equipment.

Compact Package
Stearns manufactures precise and reliable motor brakes delivering high performance in a compact and lightweight package, making them perfect for packaging machines with spatial restrictions.

Double D Friction Discs
DD shafts fit these brakes directly without a brake hub or shaft keyway which simplifies installation, assembly and maintenance.

Adjustable Torque
Adjustable torque enhances the versatility, precision control and energy efficiency of packaging applications. Adjusting the brake torque can also reduce wear and tear on other machine components, reducing maintenance costs and improving productivity.

Universal Mounting
Some of our packaging equipment brakes can be mounted in any position without modification, making them compatible with a broad range of machinery and allowing brakes to be positioned in the optimal location for performance and maintenance.

Splined Hub
A precision splined hub offers increased torque transmission, smoother engagement and disengagement, better heat dissipation, reduced slippage and is well-suited for high-performance applications requiring robust, dynamic braking capability.

Our packaging equipment brakes offer many other purposeful features found in the product specifications for each brake type listed below. All Stearns brakes are designed for ease of installation and simplified assembly for seamless OEM integration.