Safe holding function in the electrified powertrain
The holding brake is a key component for operating counterbalance forklifts: it secures the vehicle when stationary on ramps, is mechanically designed for a high number of load changes, and closes reliably in the event of a fault. The fail-safe principle has proven itself here—spring-operated, electrically released, and closed when de-energized.
With the BFK552-12 and BFK457-14 spring-applied brakes, we provide customers with precise solutions for electric counterbalance forklifts. As brake specialists, we have been developing components for the material handling market for decades and support manufacturers and system partners with application-oriented design and series-ready implementation. Our portfolio ranges from standard brakes to application-specific variants – tailored to motor/transmission integration, installation position, and protection type requirements.
Flat, robust, energy-optimized – BFK552
The BFK552-12 is a flat spring-applied brake with a height of only 43.7 mm and a braking torque of 60 Nm – designed for counterbalance drives, including in back-to-back arrangements. With protection class IP66, the brake is ideal for use in climatically demanding environments. Overexcitation and holding current reduction reduce power loss and heat generation, which in turn has a positive effect on the efficiency and longevity of the forklifts. As a ready-to-install unit, the brake reduces installation and adjustment effort and minimizes typical installation errors. In addition, our customers benefit from the global availability of brakes developed and produced in Germany.
Design-in platform for the most demanding requirements: BFK457-14
The BFK457-14 is available as a design-in platform for new developments with higher performance requirements: With a braking torque of more than 90 Nm and designed for high emergency stop energies, the brake proves itself in practice even at high travel speeds. Compact designs with a particularly space-saving construction facilitate integration into dense drive compartments and enable application-specific adaptations.
Application experience meets vertical integration
When developing brakes, we combines application experience with vertical integration, drawing on decades of expertise at our German development site, well-coordinated project management, a high level of service, and in-house rotor production.
Visit us at LogiMAT in Stuttgart from March 24 to 26, 2026. We look forward to seeing you in Hall 1, Booth GA35.
