Product Description:

The 06.P1.100-0937 unit combines a motor brake with encoder mounting provisions and is delivered by KEB as part of the P1 Encoders and Brakes series. In an automation cell, the component attaches to the motor end shield and provides static holding torque when motion must be halted without mechanical locks. Its primary role is to secure driven axes during emergency stops or power failures so downstream loads remain in position until controlled motion can resume. Because it pairs braking and encoder mounting functions in one footprint, the assembly helps simplify motor-end packaging on compact machines. It is suited to applications where feedback hardware and holding force must share limited installation space at the rear of the motor.

Its continuous-duty classification is 100%, which means the coil can remain energized indefinitely without exceeding its thermal limit. An ingress protection level of IP20 means only fingers and large tools can reach live parts, so the device is intended for installation inside a cabinet or behind a guarding plate. The brake coil uses DC, allowing straightforward connection to a low-voltage control bus and avoiding the acoustic chatter associated with rectified AC supplies. A permanent-magnet rotor generates the clamping force, and release occurs when the coil produces an opposing field. The unlatching action is triggered by an electromagnetic pulse that temporarily neutralizes the magnetic flux and frees the shaft for rotation.

In operation, the brake follows a power-off principle, so it remains engaged whenever control power disappears and provides fail-safe holding. A round mounting flange aligns with standardized pilot diameters, making installation straightforward on many IEC and NEMA motor faces. The friction surfaces operate in a dry environment, which avoids the contamination risks associated with oil-immersed designs. The assembly supports continuous cycling in packaging, material handling, and indexing systems where rapid stopping and secure holding are required after the drive inverter disables torque.