Reliable vertical axis brakes – for smooth and incident-free production
The company mayr® power transmission is a leading supplier of application-specific safety brakes, p. ex. electromagnetic, pneumatic and hydraulic vertical axis brakes. These systems safeguard against all hazardous situations that can occur during the operation of gravity-loaded axes.
Safety brakes according to the fail-safe principle are the first choice for applications with vertical axes, as these brakes generate the braking force through thrust springs, are closed in de-energized condition and thus fulfil the basic safety principle of energy separation. Reliable motor drives are also able to decelerate vertically-moved loads to a standstill even in case of power supply failure (SS1 operation), however, they cannot subsequently hold loads suspended without a supply of power. Depending on the design, there are different possibilities for integrating or retrofitting safety brakes.
“The safety brakes of the ROBA® topstop®, ROBA® guidestop® and ROBA® linearstop series meet the requirements for a safe holding or braking system,” explains Bernd Kees, Product Manager at mayr® power transmission, describing the function: “All our series operate according to the fail-safe principle. Depending on the series, the brakes are released either electromagnetically, pneumatically or hydraulically.” These brakes are used both as single brakes or in combination with a second brake as two-channel or redundant systems providing protection against high hazards.
About mayr power transmission
The family-run company Mayr power transmission, which was founded in 1897, is a leading manufacturer of safety brakes, torque limiters and shaft couplings. These products are primarily designed for application in electrically driven machines and systems. They can be found, amongst other things, in filling plants, machine tools, packaging and printing machines as well as in elevators, wind power plants and in the stage technology. The company is active in over 60 branches worldwide. Currently, approximately 750 employees work at the headquarters in Mauerstetten, in Bavaria. Worldwide, Mayr power transmission has more than 1350 employees. The company runs two additional production plants in Poland and China and has recently set up a production subsidiary in India. With subsidiaries in the USA, in France, Great Britain, Italy, Singapore, Japan and in Switzerland as well as around 40 additional country representatives, Mayr power transmission has a global presence.
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Email: simone.dauer@mayr.de
