Electrical clutches & brakes

ABB Baldor-Reliance® electric clutches and brakes provide dependable load control that ensures smooth motion, consistent stopping performance and secure load holding across industrial systems.

Reliable Stopping. Confident Control.

ABB Baldor-Reliance® electrical clutches and brakes provide precise load control—engaging, stopping and holding motion exactly when needed to keep production running smoothly. Built for conveyor, packaging, palletizing and other material-handling applications, these products deliver consistent performance, quick response and reliable torque transmission. With a wide range of sizes and configurations, they help customers improve safety, enhance system accuracy and maximize uptime across demanding industrial environments.

Technical data

The product family includes D-Series motor brakes, fractional horsepower clutches and brakes, shaft-mounted IEC units and clutch/brake modules—each engineered for reliable torque transmission, long service life and easy installation.

D-Series brake Single-disc friction design

Reduces adjustments, minimizes wear parts and delivers longer, quieter and more efficient braking performance.

D-Series brake Washdown

version available for NEMA 4X design.

Fractional Hp brake 250 in-lbs

Static torque range 1 in-lbs to 250 in-lbs.

Shaft mounted clutch 175 ft-lbs

Static torque range 22ft-lbs to 175 ft-lbs.

Clutch/Brake module Direct mount

C-face motors and reducers 56-215TC frame.

Clutch/Brake module Direct mount

Static torque range 22ft-lbs to 100 ft-lbs.

Explore the key benefits

With designs that minimize adjustments, reduce wear and provide quiet, energy-efficient operation, these solutions offer dependable performance and simplified maintenance across a wide range of equipment and duty cycles.

Precise stopping & holding

Reliable load control for conveyor, packaging, material handling and general industrial motion systems.

Versatile

Shaft-mounted, flange-mounted and C-Face compatible options for easy integration into existing equipment.

Long Service Life

Engineered friction systems, automatic air-gap adjustment and durable construction reduce maintenance and extend operational life.

Quiet, Efficient Operation

Designed to deliver smooth engagement and reduced noise compared to traditional AC brake designs.

Fast, Easy Installation

Factory-assembled, pre-burnished units help ensure quick setup and trouble-free startup.

Available

ABB Baldor-Reliance® clutches & brakes are built in US manufacturing facilities and available from our industry leading global distribution network - and are available when and where you need them.

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