Dings BR-0005 Brake Selection Guide

Dings BR-0005 brake selection guide covering torque, mounting, voltage, options, enclosure, and mounting position.


Dings BR-0005 Brake Selection Guide - cover page
Brand
Dings
Category
Brakes
Document type
Product Leaflet
Language
English
Pages
2
File format
PDF
File size
537 KB
Published
08 November, 2026
Updated
08 November, 2026
MD5 checksum
1B244E2574255EF8622E8FC62649859A

About this manual

This Dings guide explains how to choose a brake for an application. It covers determining torque requirement, brake mounting, voltage requirements, special application options, enclosure type, and mounting position.

The BR-0005 is described as a double shafted foot mounted brake with optional foot mounting bracket. The guide also lists common standard voltages, service factors, enclosure ratings, and brake options.

What's inside

  • BRAKE SELECTION GUIDE
  • DETERMINE TORQUE REQUIREMENT
  • DETERMINE BRAKE MOUNTING
  • DETERMINE VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS
  • SPECIAL APPLICATIONS - BRAKE OPTIONS
  • DETERMINE ENCLOSURE TYPE
  • DETERMINE MOUNTING POSITION

Specifications

Voltage115/230VAC-1Ph-60Hz
Voltage230/460VAC-3Ph-60Hz
Voltage575VAC-3Ph-60Hz
Service factor1.0 SF
Service factor1.4 SF
Service factor2.0 SF
Enclosure ratingNEMA 4 / IP56
Enclosure ratingNEMA 2 / IP41
Enclosure ratingNEMA 4X / IP56 with BISSC certification

Frequently asked questions

What are the common standard voltages for Dings brakes?

The guide lists 115/230VAC-1Ph-60Hz, 230/460VAC-3Ph-60Hz, and 575VAC-3Ph-60Hz as common/standard voltages.

What service factors are recommended?

The guide lists 1.0 SF for non-critical or soft-stop applications, 1.4 SF for most standard applications, and 2.0 SF when extra torque is required.

What enclosure ratings are described?

The guide describes NEMA 4 / IP56, NEMA 2 / IP41, and NEMA 4X / IP56 with BISSC certification, among other ratings.

What mounting positions are considered?

The guide asks to determine mounting position as horizontal or vertical, over or vertical under motor.

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