Holding brakes for AGVs and AMRs

AGVs and AMRs often transport very heavy loads from one place to another in warehouses, production sites or other areas, e.g. at harbors. In order to safely stop and hold the loads e.g. at a ramp, electromagnetic brakes are installed in the drive unit to ensure work safety during operation. The compact and easy-to-install motor brakes ensure safety in the event of a power failure and hold the heaviest loads in position.

Especially for industrial trucks, KENDRION INTORQ has already established itself as the market leader for spring-applied brakes in Europe. We use this experience, combined with modern, agile ways of working and a broad, tailored product portfolio to meet all the requirements of this young industry.

These electromagnetically released spring-applied brakes can be used wherever rapid deceleration of moving masses or controlled holding of masses is required. Since the braking force comes from pressure springs, the braking torque, which is generated by friction, is available when no current is applied – even in the event of a power failure.

To safely stop and hold the loads, e.g. at a ramp, the INTORQ BFK457 is installed in the drive unit to ensure work safety during operation. Quick mounting with integrated mounting screws and fixed air gap make this spring-applied brake even more attractive.

MORE ABOUT THE INTORQ BFK457

Compact: Fully assembled with rotor and flange
Can be mounted on both sides
Hand release available as an option
Easy assembly by means of integrated fixing screws
No fixed bearing is required on the brake

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The compact and easy to install motor brake ensures safety in case of power-loss and holds the heaviest loads in position.

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When an object or a person enters the permanently monitored AGV warning field, its speed can be safely limited or stopped with safety functions such as STO, SS1, SLS.

The Kendrion pin brake stops the AGV immediately in the event of a power loss, caused for example by a short circuit or battery failure, by mechanically blocking the wheels.

Stepper control raises and lowers the flap. Kendrion’s Stepper Control for 3 Stepper motors is optimally suited for various independent motion applications.

The bistable solenoid BI034 locks the flap position and unlocks it precisely with an end force of 45N just as quickly after the task has been successfully completed.

The shutter D23 laser, which is designed for continuous operation, blocks the laser beam with its optical paddle and a switching time of approx. 30 ms during operation and in pauses to protect the laser.

The operating and display device can be used for modern AGV visualisation as CODESYS HMI, web terminal or with a Linux visualisation app.

The spring-applied brake stops the AGV securely in case of emergency to protect persons or material. It can be perfectly used in applications requiring small geometrical dimensions.