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MW250-315 Electromagnetic Drum Brake | Heavy Duty Fail-Safe Brake

Oct 12, 2026

Product Overview

MW250-315 electromagnetic drum brake is a normally closed fail-safe industrial braking device with the core working principle of spring-applied braking, electromagnetic release. It is equipped with high-quality dedicated electromagnet, featuring sensitive response, stable magnetic suction and durable performance.

Under normal power-on operation, the electromagnet generates stable magnetic force to drive the linkage mechanism, overcome the preload of the high-strength main spring, and separate the brake shoes from the brake drum to release the brake, ensuring free operation of mechanical equipment. Once power failure, circuit fault or power cut occurs, the electromagnet loses magnetism instantly. The built-in high-precision compression spring rapidly pushes the brake shoes to tightly clamp the 315mm brake drum, realizing automatic emergency braking and long-term load holding.

Compared with conventional ordinary brakes, MW250-315 brake adopts reinforced integral frame structure and synchronous gap balancing design. It delivers larger braking torque, more stable cyclic operation, lower failure rate and longer service life, perfectly adapting to high-frequency and heavy-load industrial working scenarios such as ports, mines and metallurgy.

Core Features & Product Advantages

Industrial Fail-Safe Safety Structure: Normally closed power-off braking design. Automatically triggers emergency braking when power is interrupted or electrical system fails, effectively preventing equipment runaway, material sliding and load falling, fully meeting international industrial safety production standards.

Large & Stable Braking Torque: Optimized spring matching and mechanical transmission structure, outputs stable 250N·m rated braking torque, strong load capacity, reliable deceleration and parking effect for medium and heavy-duty equipment.

Synchronous Gap Balancing System: Built-in automatic shoe gap adjustment mechanism, intelligently compensates friction lining wear during long-term operation, maintains consistent braking clearance, avoids single-side friction and drum scratching, reduces manual debugging frequency.

High-Frequency Durable Operation: Professional electromagnet with anti-heat and anti-fatigue design, supports long-term high-frequency cyclic braking, no jitter, no impact during operation, stable performance without attenuation.

Excellent Harsh Environment Adaptability: Overall anti-rust and dustproof treatment, sealed hinge structure, capable of stable operation in dusty, humid and high-temperature industrial environments, low failure rate and strong durability.

Easy Maintenance & Low Operating Cost: Vulnerable parts are standardized and universal. The non-asbestos friction lining can be replaced quickly without overall disassembly. Self-lubricating hinge bearings reduce daily lubrication and maintenance work.

Adjustable Braking Performance: The spring preload can be finely adjusted on-site to flexibly change the braking torque, adapting to different load and speed braking requirements of various mechanical equipment.

Reinforced Robust Structure: Thickened cast steel frame and integrated linkage parts, strong impact resistance, not easy to deform, suitable for long-term heavy-duty industrial operation.

Wide Application Scope

MW250-315 heavy-duty electromagnetic drum brake is specially developed for medium and heavy-load industrial machinery requiring high safety and high-frequency braking, widely used in various industrial fields:

Medium and heavy-duty overhead cranes, gantry cranes, port cranes and industrial winches

Mine belt conveyors, large bulk material conveying and lifting equipment

Metallurgical, chemical, building materials and heavy industrial transmission machinery

Port logistics handling equipment and terminal heavy-duty auxiliary machinery

Construction engineering machinery and automatic production line transmission equipment

All medium-load industrial equipment needing emergency stop, safe parking and long-term load holding braking

Detailed Technical Parameters

Technical Item

Parameter Value

Full Model

MW250-315 Electromagnetic Drum Brake

Series Type

MW Series Heavy-Duty Normally Closed Electromagnetic Brake

Matching Brake Drum Diameter

315mm

Rated Braking Torque

250 N·m

Working Voltage

AC380V 50Hz / Custom Voltage Optional

Working Principle

Spring Applied Braking, Electromagnetic Release

Working Mode

High-frequency cyclic braking, parking braking, emergency braking

Friction Lining Material

Non-asbestos semi-metallic wear-resistant lining

Working Ambient Temperature

-20℃ ~ +40℃

Relative Humidity

≤90% (No condensation)

Max Working Altitude

≤2000m

Execution Standard

Industrial JB/T Standard

Working Principle

Power-on Release (Normal Operation State)

When the mechanical equipment is powered on, the matching electromagnet works normally and generates stable magnetic attraction. The magnetic force drives the linkage lever mechanism, overcomes the pre-tightening force of the high-strength main spring, and pushes the double brake shoes to separate from the 315mm brake drum. The brake is fully released without friction resistance, and the equipment can operate stably and continuously.

Power-off Braking (Emergency & Parking State)

When the equipment stops running, or encounters sudden power failure, circuit damage and other faults, the electromagnet instantly loses magnetic force. The pre-compressed main spring releases elastic force rapidly, driving the brake shoes to tightly clamp the brake drum. Stable and reliable friction braking torque is generated to realize rapid deceleration, emergency stop and long-term load holding, eliminating equipment sliding and safety hazards.

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