Nexen Group now provides servomotor brakes with Functional Safety Certification to international safety standard ISO 13849-1. Industry 4.0 compatible, the NexSafe servomotor brakes, offering bidirectional braking capabilities offer safety to Category Level 4 and Performance Level e.
NexSafe servomotor brakes have multiple engagement springs and an integrated clamp collar with backup keyways. Up to three operating mode sensors for feedback ensure confident, safe emergency stopping, holding and positioning. The sensors provide feedback and information to maximise machine efficiency and aid with motor and drive programming, predictive maintenance, and operational feedback.
Servomotor brakes are part of Nexen's line of Functional Safety certified products, including rail brakes and rod locks. Nexen engineers and manufactures advanced motion control components for a wide variety of industrial applications. Headquartered in the USA and with its European office based in Belgium, Nexen supplies products to customers through a global network of local distributors and representatives.