Encoder Brakes

Encoder brakes are Stearns solenoid actuated motor brakes with an internal encoder located in a protected environment enclosed inside the brake housing.


81,000 Series encoder brake with self-adjusting design

SAB 81,000 Series

  • NEMA Frame: 324 - 405TC/TSC/UC/USC
  • Torque (lb-ft): 125 - 230
  • Nm: 169 - 312
  • IP Rating: 23, 54, 56
  • Enclosure: UL Type 1, UL Type 4X

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82,000 Series motor brake with encoder enclosed inside brake housing

SAB 82,000 Series with Encoder

  • NEMA Frame: 324 - 405TC/TSC/UC/USC
  • Torque (lb-ft): 125 - 440
  • Nm: 169 - 597
  • IP Rating: 23, 54, 56
  • Enclosure: UL Type 1, UL Type 4X

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86,000 Series encoder brake popular with encoder manufacturers

SAB 86,000 Series with Encoder

  • NEMA Frame: 444 - 445TC/TSC/UC/USC
  • Torque (lb-ft): 500 - 1,000
  • Nm: 678 - 1,356
  • IP Rating: 23, 54, 56
  • Enclosure: UL Type 1

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87,000 Series encoder brake that mounts directly to NEMA C-frame

SAB 87,000 Series

  • NEMA Frame: 182TC - 256TC/UC
  • Torque (lb-ft): 6 - 125
  • Nm: 8 - 169
  • IP Rating: 56, 57
  • Enclosure: UL Type 1, UL Type 4X

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Encoder Brake Features

In addition to the fully enclosed brake with internal encoder options, encoders can be adapted externally to Stearns brakes:

diagrams showing available external encoder adaptations for motor brakes: motor shaft mounted tethered to brake housing, motor shaft mounted bolted to brake housing, encoder mounted to stepped shaft, or in-line coupling style encoder

To order specialty application brakes such as our encoder brakes, please contact a Stearns representative to make sure you receive the correct brake for your specific application.