Ogura Industrial Corporation announces the release of one of the largest production multiple disk, spring applied brakes in the industry. This new professional brake is capable of producing torque in excess of 23,000lb.ft. (approximately 3,000Nm).

The purpose of this brake is for emergency braking on electrical motors used in construction elevators. These elevators are used in the construction of high rise industrial buildings to transport both people and construction material. If a power or motor failure occurs or if a cable breaks, the brake immediately stops the elevator from falling.

In normal holding brake applications, the brake is usually mounted directly on the motor. This allows the smallest possible brake to be used. However, in this instance since safety is of the highest concern, the brake is mounted on the output side of the gearbox. The tremendous torque, coupled with a potential load of up to 155 tons, necessitated this type of brake.

Ogura was founded in 1938. They have since grown to be the largest manufacturer of electromagnetic clutches and brakes in the world. Ogura is ISO9001, 14001, TS16949 and RoHS and WEEE compliant.