Industrial Clutches

Kendrion offers a comprehensive portfolio of future-proof solutions for efficient and smooth material flow in logistics: - Swing drives for continuous material flow - Safety solutions for shuttle systems and cobots - Electromagnetic pallet stoppers - High-performance brakes for industrial trucks - State-of-the-art control technology for logistics Visit us and experience our braking, holding and control solutions live in operation in the cobot.

The industrial truck industry is characterized by high safety and performance requirements. With increasing electrification, electric drive systems and their safety components are becoming more important. Our compact spring-applied brakes make a significant contribution to the operational safety of industrial trucks and impress with their stable braking torque over their service life, robust design for industrial applications, and high mechanical load capacity during emergency stops.

Modern electric motors today often operate under more extreme conditions and must be energy-efficient, compact, and reliable. The spring-applied brakes of the INTORQ BFK458 series provide practical, flexible solutions for these challenges, tailored to various target markets.

Technology transforms markets. People transform companies. Since January 2025, Olaf Detlef has taken the helm as the new Managing Director of KENDRION Industrial Brakes. He brings to the role not only deep expertise in brake technology but also a profound understanding of the dynamics of international markets—something he both understands and lives.

Whether in laboratory robots, mobile boarding aids in public transportation, or smart golf trolleys – small motors are everywhere. But what happens when they need to stop precisely or hold securely? That’s where our brakes come into play. Based on three core technologies, we offer customized solutions for every challenge: compact, powerful, and energy-efficient. We're now putting the spotlight on brakes for small motors – and inviting you to our upcoming web session.

Customized permanent magnet and spring-applied brakes from KENDRION Servo motors require the right brake technology. We have both technologies in our extensive portfolio. As a manufacturer of permanent magnet (PM) and spring-applied brakes offers its industrial customers customized quality solutions that meet all the requirements of the respective application.

From November 12 to 14, 2024, Kendrion will be presenting the latest solutions in control technology, electronics and embedded systems, as well as electromagnetic brakes for industrial automation, at the SPS in Nuremberg in Hall 4, Booth 381. The focus of the trade fair appearance will be on high-performance solutions and automation concepts that have been specially developed for the industrial sector. Visitors can look forward to a wide range of solutions for mechanical engineering, robotics, industrial automation and other demanding application areas.

We are driving the transformation with customized braking solutions. The logistics industry is on the brink of transformation: the use of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) is growing rapidly and is increasingly replacing traditional industrial trucks. AGVs offer numerous benefits, including enhanced efficiency, reduced operational costs, and a way to address labor shortages. We at Kendrion, with decades of engineering expertise in the field of brakes for industrial trucks, are actively supporting this change and assisting manufacturers in transitioning to AGVs with two specially developed, tailored product lines.

In medical technology, patient safety is paramount. That's why brakes are essential for precise holding, accurate positioning, and reliable emergency stops, even in the event of power failures. Medical devices such as microscopes, diagnostic imaging equipment, surgical robots, or AGVs require secure holding mechanisms. In this article, learn how choosing and customizing the right holding technology makes a difference in surgical practice, and take a look into the future, filled with promises of even safer, more efficient, and less invasive surgeries.

Medical technology: Automate processes safely with brakes from Kendrion Automating processes in medical technology requires maximum precision and safety. After all, life and limb are at stake here. In concrete terms, this means "zero tolerance" for the movements performed and "zero backlash" for the brake technology used. Our permanent and spring-applied brakes are ideally suited for sensitive applications in medical technology. We have consistently advanced our product portfolio in parallel with the rapid technological development in this field and today offers customized solutions that meet the high requirements across the board.