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.Discover ABB's Innovative Software and Tools
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