Working brake

A working brake is an actively acting brake that is used during operation for speed control or for targeted stopping.

In contrast to the holding brake, whose main function is to hold a position safely in a de-energized state, the working brake acts dynamically during movement. It actively intervenes in the motion sequence and generates a braking torque in order to regulate the speed or stop a movement in a targeted manner. With electromagnetic spring-applied brakes from PRECIMA, the braking effect is generated by spring force in a de-energized state, while the magnetic force releases the brake when power is applied. The working brake uses this mechanism specifically during operation, for example in applications with frequent starting and stopping or in positioning tasks where precise braking processes are required.

Working brakes are widely used in industries such as robotics and automation technology, mechanical engineering, elevator and hoist systems, wind turbines, conveyor technology and medical technology, where precise braking and controlled stopping of moving components are essential.