When a standard motor configuration doesn't meet the requirements of a machine application, a motor can sometimes be modified to incorporate the required braking system.
Modern Drives & Controls recently completed a motor modification project for Urschel, a manufacturer of food-processing machinery, for use on a slicing machine.
The Project
The application required a 7.5 kW IE3 motor with an integrated braking solution, but a standard off-the-shelf brake motor wasn't the required configuration.
Modern Drives & Controls supplied a Brook Crompton WP-DF1325MX IE3 motor and modified it to incorporate a Lenze INTORQ BFK458.14E spring-applied brake.
As the motor was being used on food-processing machinery, the mechanical configuration was also modified to suit the application, including the addition of a stainless-steel shaft and modified end shield.
Motor and Brake Specification
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motor | Brook Crompton WP-DF1325MX IE3 |
| Motor power | 7.5 kW |
| Brake | Lenze INTORQ BFK458.14E |
| Brake torque | 60 Nm |
| Brake voltage | 205 VDC |
| Rectification | Half-wave rectifier |
| Shaft | Stainless steel |
| End shield | Modified to accommodate the brake |
A Bespoke Motor Solution
This project demonstrates that a braking requirement does not always mean selecting a standard brake motor from a catalogue.
Where a particular motor is required for an application, it may be possible to modify the motor and integrate a suitable braking system to produce a solution tailored to the machine.
Modern Drives & Controls can supply Brook Crompton motors and Lenze INTORQ brakes, as well as providing the mechanical modification and assembly work required for specialist applications.
Need a Modified Motor or Braking Solution?
If you're developing a new machine or need a motor modified to suit an existing application, Modern Drives & Controls can help with motor selection, braking requirements and specialist modifications.
Contact us to discuss your application.
