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INTORQ BFK455
Electromagnetically released spring-applied brake

Operating Instructions

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This documentation applies to ...

BFK455-28 - double-disk version

BFK455-001.iso/dms BFK455-020.iso/dms

Product key

Product key INTORQ B FK  - 

Legend for the INTORQ BFK455 product key

 Product group Brakes
 Product type Spring-applied brake
 Type 455
 Size 28
Not coded: supply voltage, hub bore, options

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Identification
Package label Example
Manufacturer Bar code
Type (see product key) Type No.
Name Quantity per box
Rated voltage Rated torque Packing date
Rated power Hub diameter
Additional information CE designation
BFK455-101.iso/dms

Nameplate Example
Manufacturer
Type (see product key) CE designation
Rated voltage Rated power Hub diameter
Type No. Rated torque Production date
BFK455-002.iso/dms

Notes
The brake is marked with the following labels, which have to be observed:

for holding voltage for air gap setting

Document history

Material number Version Description

33000803 1.0 05/2011 TD09 First edition
33000803 1.1 05/2012 TD09 Change in telephone and fax number
Front and back page new
Addition of the EC type test number
Supplemented by chapter ”Project planning notes”
Supplemented by chapter ”Wear of spring-applied brakes”
33002468 2.0 03/2013 TD09 Amended by new chapter on hand-release installation
Tables of dimensions and operating times were changed
Amendment of the spare parts list and the spare parts order
33002468 3.0 05/2013 TD09 Limitation of the adjustability
Note on the suppressor circuit added to the ”Electrical
installation” chapter
Values for characteristic torque 2x2065 Nm added to
”Dimensions” table
0Fig. 0Tab. 0

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1 Preface and general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.1 About these Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Terminology used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Conventions used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.4 Abbreviations used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.5 Notes used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.6 Scope of supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.7 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.8 Drive systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.9 Legal regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1 General safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2 Application as directed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Rated data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3 Rated data (selection data) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.4 Friction work / operating frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.5 Emission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4 Mechanical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.1 Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.2 Necessary tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.3 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.5 Manual release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.6 Assembly of the cover ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5 Electrical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.1 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.2 Bridge/half-wave rectifiers (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.3 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6 Commissioning and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.1 Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.2 Function checks before commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.3 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.4 During operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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7 Maintenance/repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7.1 Wear of spring-applied brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7.2 Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.3 Maintenance operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.4 Spare-parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.5 Spare parts order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
8 Troubleshooting and fault elimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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1 Preface and general information

1.1 About these Operating Instructions

| These Operating Instructions will help you to work safely on and with the
spring-applied brake with electromagnetic release. They contain safety instructions
that must be followed.
| All persons working on or with the electromagnetically released spring-applied brakes
must have the Operating Instructions available and observe the information and notes
relevant for them.
| The Operating Instructions must always be in a complete and perfectly readable
condition.

1.2 Terminology used

Term In the following text used for

Spring-applied brake Spring-applied brake with electromagnetic release
Drive system Drive systems with spring-applied brakes and other drive
components

1.3 Conventions used

This documentation uses the following conventions to distinguish different types of

information:

Spelling of numbers Decimal separator Point The decimal point is always used.
For example: 1234.56
Symbols Page reference  Reference to another page with additional information
For example:  16 = see page 16
Document reference  Reference to another documentation with additional
information
For example:  Operating instructions
Wildcard  Wildcard for options, selections
For example: BFK458- = BFK458-10

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1.4 Abbreviations used

Abbreviation Unit Name

I A Current
IH A Holding current at 20 °C and holding voltage
IL A Release current at 20 °C and release voltage
IN A Rated current at 20 °C and rated voltage
MA Nm Tightening torque of the fixing screws
MK Nm Rated torque of brake, rated value at a relative speed of 100 rpm
nmax rpm Maximum speed during the slipping time t3
PH W Coil power during holding, through normal excitation and 20 °C
PL W Coil power during release, through normal excitation and 20 °C
PN W Rated coil power at rated voltage and 20 °C
Q J Heat/energy
QE J Max. permissible friction work per switching cycle, thermal rating of
the brake
QR J Braking energy, friction work
QSmax J Max. permissible friction work during cyclic switching, depending on
the operating frequency
RN Ohm Rated coil resistance at 20 °C
Sh 1/h Operating frequency, the number of repeated operations per unit
time
Shue 1/h Transitional operating frequency, thermal rating of the brake
Shmax 1/h Maximum permissible operating frequency, depending on the
friction work per operation
sL mm Air gap, movement of armature plate by switching the brake
sLN mm Rated air gap
sLmin mm Minimum air gap
sLmax mm Maximum air gap
t1 ms Engagement time, the total of the reaction delay and torque rise
time t1 = t11 + t12
t2 ms Disengagement time, time from switching the stator until the torque
has reduced to 0.1 MK
t11 ms Slipping time to standstill (after t11)
t11 ms Delay time when connecting, time from disconnecting the
voltage until the torque begins to rise
t12 ms Rise time of braking torque, time from beginning of rise of torque
until braking torque is reached
tue S Overexcitation time
U V Voltage
UH V DC Holding voltage by change of voltage
UL V DC Release voltage by change of voltage
UN V DC Rated coil voltage for brakes which require automatic voltage
changing, the rated coil voltage Urated is the same as the release
voltage UL

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1.5 Notes used

The following pictographs and signal words are used in this documentation to indicate dangers
and important information:

Safety instructions
Structure of safety instructions:

 Danger!
Characterises the type and severity of danger
Note
Describes the danger
Possible consequences:
| List of possible consequences if the safety instructions are disregarded.
Protective measure:
| List of protective measures to avoid the danger.

Pictograph and signal word Meaning

Danger of personal injury through dangerous electrical voltage
 Danger! Reference to an imminent danger that may result in death or serious
personal injury if the corresponding measures are not taken.
Danger of personal injury through a general source of danger
 Danger! Reference to an imminent danger that may result in death or serious
personal injury if the corresponding measures are not taken.
Danger of property damage
 Stop! Reference to a possible danger that may result in property damage if the
corresponding measures are not taken.

Application notes

Pictograph and signal word Meaning

 Note! Important note to ensure troublefree operation

 Tip! Useful tip for simple handling

 Reference to another documentation

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1.6 Scope of supply

After receipt of the delivery, check immediately whether it corresponds to the accompanying
papers. INTORQ does not grant any warranty for deficiencies claimed subsequently.
| Claim visible transport damage immediately to the forwarder.
| Claim visible deficiencies / incompleteness immediately to INTORQ GmbH & Co.KG.

1.7 Disposal

The spring-applied brake consists of different types of material.

| Recycle metals and plastics.
| Ensure professional disposal of assembled PCBs according to applicable
environmental regulations.

1.8 Drive systems

Labelling
Drive systems and components are unambiguously designated by the indications on the
nameplate.
Manufacturer: INTORQ GmbH & Co KG, Wülmser Weg 5, D-31855 Aerzen
| The spring-applied INTORQ brakeis also delivered in single modules and individually
combined to its modular design. The data - package labels, nameplate, and type code
in particular - apply to one complete stator.
| If single modules are delivered, the labelling is missing.

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1.9 Legal regulations

Liability
| The information, data and notes in this documentation met the state of the art at the
time of printing. Claims referring to products which have already been supplied cannot
be derived from the information, illustrations and descriptions.
| We do not accept any liability for damage and operating interference caused by:
– inappropriate use
– unauthorised modifications to the product
– improper working on and with the product
– operating faults
– disregarding the documentation

Warranty
| Terms of warranty: see terms of sale and delivery of INTORQ GmbH & Co. KG.
| Warranty claims must be made to INTORQ immediately after detecting defects or
faults.
| The warranty is void in all cases where liability claims cannot be made.

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2 Safety instructions

2.1 General safety information

| INTORQ components ...

– ... must only be applied as directed.
– ... must not be commissioned if they are noticeably damaged.
– ... must not be technically modified.
– ... must not be commissioned if they are mounted and connected incompletely.
– ... must not be operated without the required covers.
– ... can hold live as well as moving or rotary parts during operation according to their
degree of protection. Surfaces may be hot.
| For INTORQ components ...
– ... the documentation must always be kept at the installation site.
– ... only permitted accessories are allowed to be used.
– ... only original spare parts of the manufacturer are allowed to be used.
| All specifications of the corresponding enclosed documentation must be observed.
This is vital for a safe and trouble-free operation and for achieving the specified product
features.
| Only qualified, skilled personnel are permitted to work on and with INTORQ
components.
In accordance with IEC 60364 or CENELEC HD 384, qualified, skilled personnel are
persons ...
– ... who are familiar with the installation, mounting, commissioning, and operation of
the product.
– ... who have the qualifications necessary for their occupation.
– ... who know and apply all regulations for the prevention of accidents, directives, and
laws relevant on site.
| Risk of burns!
– Surfaces may be hot during operation! Provide for protection against accidental
contact.
| Risk of injury due to a rotating shaft!
– Wait until the motor is at standstill before you start working on the motor.
| The friction lining and the friction surfaces must by no means have contact to oil or
grease since even small amounts reduce the brake torque considerably.
| The brake is designed for operation under the environmental conditions that apply to
IP54. Because of the numerous possibilities of using the brake, it is however necessary
to check the functionality of all mechanical components under the corresponding
operating conditions.

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2.2 Application as directed

| INTORQ components ...

– ... are intended for use in machinery and systems.
– ... must only be used for the purposes ordered and confirmed.
– ... must only be operated under the ambient conditions prescribed in these
Operating Instructions.
– ... must not be operated beyond their corresponding power limits.
Any other use shall be deemed inappropriate!

Possible applications of the INTORQ spring-applied brake

| Humidity: no restrictions
– In case of formation of condensed water and moisture: provide for appropriate
ventilation to ensure that all components will dry quickly.
| Ambient temperature:
-5 °C to +40 °C
| At high humidity and low temperature:
– Take measures to protect armature plate and rotor from freezing.
| Protect electrical connections against contact.

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3 Technical data

3.1 Product description

Versions
Basic module

BFK455-005.iso/dms

Fig. 1 Design of a BFK455 spring-applied brake

1.1 Stator 3 Complete rotor 6 Flange
1.2 Compression springs 4 Hub 8 Coil
2 Armature plate 5 Shaft 13 Cover ring

3.1.1 General information

The spring-applied brake is designed for the conversion of mechanical work and kinetic energy
into heat. Due to the static brake torque, the brake can hold loads without speed difference.
Emergency braking is possible at high speed. The more friction work, the higher the wear,
(operating speeds  16).
The BFK455 spring-applied brake is a double disc brake with four friction surfaces. The braking
torque is generated within two electrically and mechanically separated braking circuits by
means of several compression springs (1.2) with friction locking. The braking circuits are
released electromagnetically. Due to its division into two braking circuits, the brake is
especially suitable for applications in the fields of lift technology and stage machinery. The
brake is selected on the basis of the characteristic torque for one braking circuit. The second
braking circuit meets the requirement for redundancy.
The braking circuits are divided by two separate armature plates (2) with the respective
compression springs (1.2) assigned and electromagnetic coils (8). The separate connecting
cables for each stator and armature plate render it possible to switch each braking circuit
individually,  36.

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The switching status of the spring-applied brake is monitored by one microswitch (16) for each
braking circuit. The associated switchgear rectifies the supply voltage (AC voltage) which is
reduced after a short time while the brake is in the released state. Thus the mean electrical
power of the brake is reduced.
The stator (1) is designed in temperature class F. The temperature limit of the coils (8) is
155 °C. The BFK455 spring-applied brake is designed for a maximum operating time of 60 %
with a reduction of the holding current.

Certificate

Type Characteristic torque [Nm] EC type-examination certificate

2 x 1100, 2 x 1200
BFK455-28 2 x 1700, 2 x 1800 ABV 881/1
2 x 2065

3.1.2 Braking

During braking, the rotor (3), which is axially movable on the hub (4), is pressed against
the friction surface - via the armature plates (2) - by means of the springs (1.2). The
asbestos-free friction linings ensure a high braking torque with low wear. The braking
torque is transmitted between hub (4) and rotor (3) via the splines.

3.1.3 Brake release

In braked state, there is an air gap ”sL” between the stator (1) and the armature plate (2). To
release the brake, the coil of the stator (1) is excited with the DC voltage provided. The
magnetic force generated attracts the armature plate (2) towards the stator (1) against the
spring force. The rotor (3) is then released and can rotate freely.

3.1.4 Release monitoring

The spring-applied brake is equipped with one microswitch (16) each per braking circuit
for monitoring the switching status. When the braking circuits are released, the
microswitches (16) change over. This means that the operation of the drive against the
applied brake can be excluded. The microswitches can be connected both as NO and NC
contacts.
For checking the correct functioning of the microswitches, we recommend to check the
switching status (see Tab. 6) both when the brake is released and when the brake is
applied.

3.1.5 Encapsulated design (optional)

This design not only avoids the penetration of spray water and dust, but also the spreading
of abrasion particles outside the brake. This is achieved by:
| a cover seal over the armature plate and rotor.

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3.1.6 Project planning notes

| The brakes are dimensioned in such a way that the given characteristic torques are
reached safely after a short run-in process.
| Due to the fluctuating properties of the organic friction linings used and the alternating
environmental conditions, deviations of the given braking torques may occur. These
must be considered by corresponding safety measures in the dimensioning process.
Especially with humidity and alternating temperatures, an increased breakaway torque
may occur after a long downtime.
| If the brake is used as a pure holding brake without dynamic load, the friction lining
must be reactivated regularly.

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3.2 Rated data

3.2.1 Dimensions

BFK455-006.iso/dms

Type Character Air gap Perm. wear Rotor thickness Mass

istic of complete
torque stator
[Nm] sLN +0.05 [mm] sLmax. [mm] [mm] min. [mm] max. [mm] m [kg]
2 x 1100
2 x 1200
0.7 0.3 17.7
BFK455-28 2 x 1700 0.4 18 46
2 x 1800
2 x 2065 0.6 0.2 17.8

Type Pitch circle Fixing screws DIN 912 Minimum thread depth Tightening torque
+1.0 mm
without with flange without with flange without with flange
flange flange flange
∅[mm] Thread [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] MA [Nm] MA [Nm]
BFK455-28 314 M16 6 x M16x210 6 x M16x220 25 22.5 206 265

Tab. 1 Dimensions of the BFK455-28

 Stop!
| The minimum thread depth of the end shield must be observed in any case,
 Tab. 1
| If the required thread depth is not observed, the fixing screws may run into
the thread root. As a result, the required preload force will no longer be built
up and the brake will no longer be fixed securely!

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3.2.2 Electrical data

Type Voltage Power Coil Current

resistance
Release ±10% Holding ±10% Release Holding
UL [V] DC UH[V] DC PN [W] PH [W] RN±5% [Ω] IL [A]
103 52 2 x 434 2 x 108.5 2 x 24.5 2 x 4.21
BFK455-28 205 103 2 x 434 2 x 108.5 2 x 97 2 x 2.12
360 180 2 x 434 2 x 108.5 2 x 298.6 2 x 1.21

Tab. 2 Coil power ratings of the BFK455-28

3.3 Rated data (selection data)

BFKXXX-011.iso/dms

Fig. 2 Operating times of the spring-applied brakes

t1 Engagement time t11 Reaction delay during engagement
t2 Disengagement time (up to M = 0.1 Mr) t12 Rise time of the brake torque
MK Characteristic torque U Voltage

Type Rated torque 1) Max. perm. Transition Operating times [ms] 2) Max. speed 3)
switching operating at sLN and 0.7 IN
energy frequency
MK QE Shue DC engagement 4) Disengage
t11 t12 t1 t2 nmax.
[Nm] [J] [h-1] [rpm]
2 x 1100 80 300
370
2 x 1200 60 280
BFK455-28 2 x 1700 360000 7 220 455
20 240 480
2 x 1800
2 x 2065 30 250 460

1) Minimum brake torque when all components are run in with Δn=100 rpm
2) Typical values
3) Max. speed according to EC type-examination certificate (for higher speeds contact the manufacturer)
4) Measured with induced voltage limitation -800 V DC
Tab. 3 Switching energy - operating frequency - operating times

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Engagement time
The transition from brake-torque free state to holding braking torque is not free of time lags.
Short brake engagement times are vital for emergency braking. DC switching together with
a suitable spark suppressor must therefore be provided.
| The engagement times are valid for DC switching with a spark suppressor.
– Spark suppressors are available for the rated voltages.
– Connect the spark suppressors in parallel to the contact. If this is not admissible for
safety reasons, e.g. with hoists and lifts, the spark suppressor can also be
connected in parallel to the brake coil.
– Circuit proposals:  36
| If the drive system is operated with a frequency inverter so that the brake will not be
deenergised before the motor is at standstill, AC switching is also possible (not
applicable to emergency braking).

 Note!
If the drive system is equipped with a frequency inverter, the engagement times
are greater by a factor of 5, approximately, connection  35.

Disengagement time
The disengagement time is the same for DC and AC switching. The disengagement times
specified always refer to the control with overexcitation.

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3.4 Friction work / operating frequency

BFK455-003.iso/dms

Fig. 3 Switching energy as a function of the operating frequency

p Üã~ñ =
− p ÜìÉ

äå N − no
n


n ëã~ñ = n b N − É
−p ÜìÉ
pÜ 
b

The permissible operating frequency Shmax depends on the quantity of heat QR (see Fig. 3).
If the operating frequency Sh is specified, the permissible quantity of heat Qsmax will result.
With high speed and friction work, the wear increases strongly, because very high
temperatures occur at the friction faces for a short time.

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3.5 Emission

Electromagnetic compatibility

 Note!
The user must ensure compliance with EMC Directive 2004/108/EC using
appropriate controls and switching devices.
If an INTORQ rectifier is used for the DC switching of the spring-applied brake and if the
operating frequency exceeds five switching operations per minute, the use of a mains filter
is required.
If the spring-applied brake uses a rectifier of another manufacturer for the switching, it
may become necessary to connect a spark suppressor in parallel with the AC voltage.
Spark suppressors are available on request, depending on the coil voltage.

Heat
Since the brake converts kinetic energy as well as mechanical and electrical energy into heat,
the surface temperature varies considerably, depending on the operating conditions and
possible heat dissipation. Under unfavourable conditions, the surface temperature can reach
130 _C.

Noise
The switching noise during engagement and disengagement varies depending on the air gap
”sL” and the brake size.
Depending on the natural oscillation after installation, operating conditions and state of the
friction faces, the brake may squeak during braking.

Others
The abrasion of the friction parts produces dust.

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4 Mechanical installation

4.1 Important notes

 Stop!
Toothed hub and screws must not be lubricated with grease or oil!

4.2 Necessary tools

Type Torque key Open-jawed spanner

Insert for hexagon socket screws

Measuring range [Nm] Wrench size [mm] Adjustment tubes - wrench

size [mm]
BFK455-28 40 - 250 14 24

Feeler gauge Caliper gauge Multimeter

4.3 Mounting

4.3.1 Important notes

Brake size Minimum requirements for the counter friction face

Material 1) Evenness Axial runout Roughness Others
[mm] [mm]
| Threaded holes with
S235 JR
minimum thread depth
28 C15 < 0.1 0.1 Rz10
 16
EN-GJL-250
| Free of grease and oil

1) In case of other materials please consult INTORQ.

Tab. 4 Counter friction face design of the end shield

The diameter of the shaft shoulder must not be bigger than the tooth root diameter of the hub.

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4.3.2 Preparation

1. Unpack spring-applied brake.

2. Check for completeness.
3. Check nameplate data, especially rated voltage.

4.3.3 Overview

without separate counter friction face with flange

BFK455-007.iso/dms BFK455-008.iso/dms

4.4 Installation

 Stop!
Toothed hub and screws must not be lubricated with grease or oil!

 Note!
When you have ordered a version with flange, attach the hub first ( 23), then
continue with the ”Assembly of the counter friction faces”.

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4.4.1 Brake assembly

Mounting the first hub onto the shaft

BFK455-009.iso/dms BFK455-010.iso/dms

4 Hub 4.1 Keyway 15 End shield

1. Insert keyway (4.1) into the shaft.

2. Press the first hub (4) onto the shaft.
3. Secure hub (4) against axial displacement, e.g. by using a circlip (4.2).

 Stop!
In reverse operation, it is recommended to additionally glue the hub to the shaft!

Assembly of the counter friction faces

Flange (option)

BFK455-011.iso/dms

Fig. 4 Assembly of the flange

4 Hub 15 End shield
6 Flange

4. Hold the flange (6) to the end shield (15).

5. Align the through holes in the flange to the threads of the fastening bore holes.
In the following sections, only assembly for the version with flange will be
described.

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Assembly of the first rotor

BFK455-012.iso/dms

Fig. 5 Mounting of the rotor

3 Rotor 6 Flange 15 End shield
4 Hub

6. Push the rotor (3) onto the hub (4) and check whether it can be moved by hand.

 Stop!
Only in the case of rotors with mounting paste on their gear teeth:
| Remove cover films from both front ends of the rotor.
| Protect friction surfaces against contact with mounting paste!
| After the mounting, excessive mounting paste must be removed properly!

Installation of the second hub onto the shaft

BFK455-013.iso/dms

Fig. 6 Mounting of the second hub

4 Hub 3 Complete rotor 4.2 Circlip
5 Shaft 4.1 Keyway

7. Insert second keyway (4.1) into the shaft (5) if required.

8. Press second hub (4) onto the shaft (5).
9. Secure hub (4) against axial displacement, e.g. by using a circlip (4.2).

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Assembly of the first stator

BFK455-015.iso/dms BFK455-015a.iso/dms

Fig. 7 Assembly of the stator

1 Complete stator 4 Hub 6 Flange
3 Complete rotor 4.2 Circlip 15 End shield

10. Push the complete stator onto the shaft.

11. Align the through holes in the complete stator (1) to the threads of the fastening bore
holes.

Assembly of the second rotor

BFK455-016.iso/dms

Fig. 8 Mounting of the rotor

1 Complete stator 4 Hub 15 End shield
3 Complete rotor 6 Flange

12. Push the complete rotor (3) onto the hub (4) and check whether it can be moved by
hand.

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 Stop!
Only in the case of rotors with mounting paste on their gear teeth:
| Remove cover films from both front ends of the rotor.
| Protect friction surfaces against contact with mounting paste!
| After the mounting, excessive mounting paste must be removed properly!

 Note!
If a manual release is to be installed, the required worksteps in chapter
4.5.2Step 2 must be carried out now!

Assembly of the second stator

BFK455-017.iso/dms BFK455-017a.iso/dms

Fig. 9 Assembly of the stator

1 Complete stator 6 Flange 15 End shield
3 Complete rotor 10 Fixing screws

13. Push the complete stator onto the shaft.

14. Align the through holes in the complete stator (1) to the threads of the fastening bore
holes in the first stator.
15. Evenly tighten the brake with the six cheese-head screws (10) included in the scope of
supply in several runs using a torque key.
16. Establish electrical connection and energise brake ( 35).
17. Use a torque key to retighten the fixing screws (10) with the required tightening
torque, 16.
18. Switch off power.

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4.4.2 Checking the air gap

 Danger!
Disconnect voltage. The brake must be free of residual torque.

BFK455-006.iso/dms

Fig. 10 Checking the air gap

1. Check the air gap near the screws (10) by means of a feeler gauge and compare the
values to the values for ”sLN” in the table ( 16).

 Note!
Do not insert feeler gauge more than 10 mm between armature plate (2) and
stator (1.1)!

If the measured value ”sL” is outside the tolerance of ”sLrated”, set the dimension:

BFK455-018.iso/dms

Fig. 11 Adjusting the air gap during the initial installation

1. Unbolt screws (10).

 Note!
Correctly adjust the air gap using every 2nd screw (10) / sleeve bolt (9)! Turn
the remaining three sleeve bolts just far enough into the stator to make sure
that they do not touch the flange or the end shield. Repeat this process with the
other three screws (10).

2. Slightly turn the sleeve bolts (9) using a spanner.

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– If the air gap is too large, screw them into the stator (1.1).
– If the air gap is too small, screw them out of the stator (1.1).
– 1/6 turn changes the width of the air gap by approx. 0.15 mm.
3. Tighten the screws (10), (for torques, see table  16).
4. Check the air gap ”sL” near the screws (10) using a feeler gauge, (”sLN” see table
 16).
5. If the difference between the measured air gap and ”sLN” is too large, repeat the
readjustment.

4.5 Manual release

 Note!
| The manual release is designed for activation via a Bowden cable.
| For activation without a Bowden cable, the lever has to be extended.
| The individual braking circuits can only be released electrically.

Manual release is installed along with the double spring-applied brake. The brake is
deenergised during the process.
1. Mount first rotor (3), first complete stator (1), and second rotor (3A) according to
chapter 4.4.1 steps 1. to 12.,  24 and 25.
4.5.1 Components of the hand-release

BFK455-023.iso/dms

Fig. 12 Manual release

12.1 Manual release lever 12.8 Self-locking nut 12.14 Tension rod
12.5 Compression spring 12.11 Clip

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4.5.2 Assembly of the hand-release

BFL455-022-iso/d,s

Fig. 13 Applying the manual release lever

2. Mount the two complete levers (12.1) to the second complete stator (1A). For this
purpose, press the pins of the boards into the provided bore holes of the stator, use a
tool if necessary.

 Note!
The boards are not symmetrical. The pin with the greater distance to the axis of
rotation must point to the outside. The levers also point to the outside.

BFK455-021.iso/dms

Fig. 14 Installation of the tension rods

3. Assemble four pre-assembled tension rods (12.14) with one spring (12.5) each
Carry out steps 4 and 5 separately for each side of every lever.
4. From the armature plate end, plug one pair of pre-assembled tension rods (12.14)
each into the provided bore holes (Ø11 mm) of the complete stator (1A). Insert the
springs (12.5) of the tension rod into the clearing hole of the armature plate (Ø16.5
mm) in the process.

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BFK455-006.iso/dms

Fig. 15 Assembly parts

5. Attach the clips (12.11) with the bore holes (Ø12 mm) to the tension rods (12.14) and
tighten them with the self-locking nuts (12.8), the blind holes (Ø17 mm) pointing in the
direction of the stator and the screw heads of the complete manual release levers
sinking into the clips (12.11).
6. Position the second complete stator (1A) in front of the complete stator (1). Insert the
pre-assembled tension rods (12.14) into the through holes (Ø12 mm) of the first
complete stator (1) in the process.

 Stop!
Tension rods must not be bent!

BFK455-008.iso/dms

Fig. 16 Preassembly of the brake with manual release on the motor

7. Screw four self-locking nuts (12.8A) between the motor end shield and the complete
stator (Pos.1) onto the tension rods (12.14) up to the point where the back side of the
self-locking nut aligns with the top of the tension rod.
8. Evenly tighten the brake with the six cheese-head screws (10) included in the scope of
supply in several runs using a torque key, Fig. 17.
9. Establish electrical connection and energise brake,  35.

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10. Use a torque key to retighten the supplied fixing screws (10) with the required
tightening torque,  16.
11. Switch off power.

4.5.3 Checking the air gap

BFK455-007.iso/dms

Fig. 17 Checking the air gap

12. Check the air gap by means of a feeler gauge and correct it if necessary
(sLN = 0.4 +0.05mm), according to Fig. 10 and Fig. 11.

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4.5.4 Setting the hand-release

 Stop!
For setting the manual release, always lock the pre-assembled hexagon nut of
the tension rod (12.14) against rotation and rotate the self-locking nuts at the
ends of the tension rod only.
Carry out steps 13 and 14 separately for each side of every lever
13. Evenly tighten the self-locking nuts (Pos. 12.8) at the clips (12.11) up to the point
where the nuts of the tension rod are in contact with the armature plate of the second
stator (1A) (tangible resistance). Observe the parallel alignment of the clips (12.11)
with the back side of the complete stator (1A) (check by means of a caliper gauge). In
the case of deviations X > 0.1mm (Fig. 18), correct the setting by loosening the
self-locking nut (12.8) with the smaller measured value and by tightening the
self-locking nut (12.8) with the greater measured value until the clips (12.11) are
aligned in parallel with the back side of the brake, Fig. 18.
14. Evenly tighten the self-locking nuts on the motor end shield side up to the point where
the nuts of the tension rod are in contact with the armature plate of the first stator (1)
(tangible resistance).
15. Loosen the self-locking nuts (12.8) at the clips (12.11) by one revolution (360°).
Carry out steps 16 and 17 separately for each side of every lever

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X
BFK455-008.iso/dms

Fig. 18 Test dimensions and reference dimensions

16. Check of the correct setting (nominal dimension 1.05...1.15 mm):
– For this purpose, position two feeler gauges of the same thickness (e.g. 1.1 mm) for
each tension rod between the hexagon nuts and the complete stator and ensure that
the feeler gauges can be easily moved.
17. Correct the setting if necessary until both feeler gauges can be moved by the same
force.
18. Check the function of the manual release. For this purpose, attach pipe sections onto
the levers and press them together to check whether the motor shaft can rotate freely.
19. Connect Bowden cable (not included in the scope of supply) and pull with approx.
420 N until the motor shaft can be freely rotated.

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4.6 Assembly of the cover ring

 Stop!
Brakes without flange require a groove at the end shield for the lip of the cover
seal.

BFK455-019.iso

Fig. 19 Assembly of the cover ring

1 Complete stator 6 Flange 13 Cover ring

1. Disconnect electrical connection.

2. Pull cables through the cover rings (13).
3. Push cover rings (13) over the complete stators (1).
4. Press the lips of the first cover ring (13) into the groove of the complete stator (1) and
flange (6) / end shield.
5. Press the lips of the second cover ring into the groove of the first and second
complete stator (1).
6. Establish electrical connection again.

 Stop!
Cover seal with condensation drain hole:
Attach cover seal such that condensate can run off through hole.

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5 Electrical installation

5.1 Electrical connection

5.1.1 Important notes

 Danger!
| Electrical connection must only be carried out by skilled personnel!
| Connections must only be made when the equipment is de-energised! Danger
through unintended starts or electric shocks.

 Stop!
| It must be ensured that the supply voltage corresponds to the nameplate
data.
| Voltages must be adapted to the local environment!

 Stop!
| If emergency switching off is carried out without the required suppressor
circuit, the control unit may be destroyed.
| Observe the correct polarity of the suppressor circuit!

 Stop!
| For checking the individual braking circuits, it must be possible to switch off
the power supply separately for each braking circuit. For a new overexcitation
during switch-on, switches K1/K3 must be opened, too.
| The suppressor circuit included in INTORQ switchgear
BEG-561-- (terminals 3 and 4) must not be used in lift or hoist
applications. In this case, the suppressor circuit must be connected in
parallel to the brake coil,  36.

 Stop!
| Only operate the brake with holding current reduction to 25 % Pmax!
| For this purpose, use e.g. INTORQ switching device
BEG-561--.

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5.1.2 Circuit proposals

BFK464XX_X-006.iso

Fig. 20 INTORQ BFK455connection diagram

Switch-on
| K2/K4 must be switched before or at the same time as K1/K3!
Switch-off
| Normal - AC switching
– K2/K4 remain closed
– K1/K3 open
| Emergency stop - DC switching
– K1/K3 and K2/K4 are opened at the same time

 Note!
Recommended current load of the microswitches
| DC current: 10 mA ... 100 mA at 12 V
| AC current: 10 mA ... 5 A at 12 V / max. 250 V
| Suppressor circuit: the limit voltage impacts the
operating times,  17.

5.2 Bridge/half-wave rectifiers (option)

BEG-561- - 

Bridge/half-wave rectifiers are used for the supply of electromagnetic spring-applied DC
brakes which have been released for operation with such rectifiers. Any other use is only
permitted with the explicit written approval of INTORQ.
Once a set overexcitation time has elapsed, the bridge/half-wave rectifiers switch over from
bridge rectification to half-wave rectification.

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5.2.1 Assignment: Bridge/half-wave rectifier - brake size

Rectifier type AC voltage Coil voltage Assigned brake

release/holding
[V AC] [V DC]
BEG-561-255-130 230 ±10% 205 / 103 BFK455-28 (205 V)
BEG-561-440-130 400 ±10% 360 / 180 BFK455-28 (360 V)

Fig. 21 BEG-561 attachment features

5.2.2 Technical data

Rectifier type Bridge/half-wave rectifier

Output voltage for bridge rectification 0.9 x U1
Output voltage for half-wave rectification 0.45 x U1
Ambient temperature (storage/operation) [°C] -25 ... +70

Type Input voltage U1 Max. current Imax. Overexcitation time tov ( ±20%)
(40 Hz ... 60 Hz)
min. rated max. bridge half-wave with U1 min with U1 with U1
[V ∼ ] [V ∼ ] [V ∼ ] [A] [A] [s] rated [s] max [s]
BEG-561-255-130 160 230 255 3.0 1.5 1.870 1.300 1.170
BEG-561-440-130 230 400 440 3.0 1.5 2.300 1.300 1.200

Input voltage U1 (40 ... 60 Hz)

Tab. 5 Data for bridge/half-wave rectifier type BEG-561

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5.2.3 Permissible current load - ambient temperature

BFKXXX-008.iso

1 For screw assembly with metal surface (good heat dissipation)

2 For other assembly (e.g. glue)

5.3 Electrical connection

 Danger!
The brake must only be electrically connected when no voltage is applied!

 Tip!
Compare the coil voltage of the stator to the DC voltage of the installed
rectifier.

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6 Commissioning and operation

6.1 Important notes

 Danger!
The live connections and the rotating rotor must not be touched.
The drive must not be running when checking the brake.

6.2 Function checks before commissioning

6.2.1 Operational check

Brake with microswitch

 Danger!
The brake must be free of residual torque. The motor must not rotate.

 Danger!
Live connections must not be touched.
1. The switching contact for the brake must be open.
2. Remove two bridges from the motor terminals to deenergise the motor.
– Do not switch off the DC brake supply.

 Stop!
If the brake is connected to the star point of the motor, the neutral conductor
must also be connected to this point.
3. Apply DC voltage to the brake.
4. Measure the AC voltage at the motor terminals. It must be zero.
5. Close the switching contact for the brake.
– The brake is released.
6. Measure the DC voltage at the brake:
– The DC voltage measured after the overexcitation time (see bridge/half-wave
rectifier,  36) must correspond to the holding voltage (see Tab. 5). A ±10 %
deviation is permissible.
7. Check air gap ”sL”.
– It must be zero and the rotor must rotate freely.
8. Check the switch position of the microswitch (see Tab. 6).

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9. Open the switching contact for the brake.

– The brake is applied.
10. Check the switch position of the microswitch (see Tab. 6).
11. Switch off DC voltage for the brake.
12. Bolt bridges to the motor terminals.
13. If necessary, remove neutral conductor from star point (step 2).

Contact type Connection Brake released Microswitch closed

yes no
NC contact black / grey
no yes
yes yes
NO contact black / blue
no no

Tab. 6 Switching status of microswitch

The preparations for commissioning are completed.

6.3 Commissioning

1. Switch on drive system.

2. Carry out a braking test.

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6.4 During operation

 Danger!
The running rotor must not be touched.

 Danger!
Live connections must not be touched.
| Check the brake regularly during operation. Take special care of:
– unusual noises or temperatures
– loose fixing elements
– the condition of the electrical cables.
| The armature plate must be attracted and the rotor must move without residual
torque.
| Measure the DC voltage at the brake.
– The DC voltage measured after the overexcitation time (see bridge/half-wave
rectifier,  36) must correspond to the holding voltage (see Tab. 5). A ±10 %
deviation is permissible.
| In the event of failures, refer to the troubleshooting table in chapter 8. If the fault
cannot be eliminated, please contact the aftersales service.

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7 Maintenance/repair

7.1 Wear of spring-applied brakes

INTORQ spring-applied brakes are wear-resistant and designed for long maintenance
intervals. The friction lining and the mechanical brake components are subject to
function-related wear. For safe and trouble-free operation, the brake must be checked at
regular intervals or, if necessary, be replaced,  43.

 Stop!
Braking torque reduction
The air gap must not be re-adjusted after it has been correctly adjusted during
the initial installation of the brake on the motor! This could result in a reduction
of the braking torque.
The following table describes the different causes of wear and their effects on the components
of the spring-applied brake. The important influencing factors must be quantified so that the
service life of the rotor and brake can be calculated and that the maintenance intervals to be
prescribed can be specified precisely. The most important factors in this context are the
applied friction energy, the initial speed of braking and the operating frequency. If several of
the causes of friction lining wear occur in an application at the same time, the influencing
factors are to be added together when the amount of wear is calculated.

Component Cause Effect Influencing factors

Friction lining Braking during operation
Emergency stops
Overlapping wear during start and Friction work
stop of drive
Active braking via the drive motor Wear of friction lining
with support of brake (quick stop)
Starting wear in case of motor Number of start/stop cycles
mounting position with vertical
shaft, even when the brake is not
applied
Armature plate and Rubbing of brake lining Run-in of armature plate and Friction work
counter friction face counter friction face
Splining of brake rotor Relative movements and shocks Wear of splining (primarily on the Number of start/stop cycles
between brake rotor and brake rotor side)
shaft
Brake support Load alternation and jerks in the Breaking of armature plate, sleeve Number of start/stop cycles,
backlash between armature plate, bolts and guide bolt braking torque
sleeve bolts and guide bolt
Springs Axial load cycle and shear stress of Reduced spring force or fatigue Number of switching operations of
springs through radial backlash on failure brake
reversal of armature plate

Tab. 7 Causes for wear

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7.2 Inspections

To ensure safe and trouble-free operation, spring-applied brakes must be checked and
maintained at regular intervals. Servicing can be made easier if good accessibility of the
brakes is provided in the plant. This must be considered when installing the drives in the plant.
Primarily, the necessary maintenance intervals for industrial brakes result from the load during
operation. When calculating the maintenance interval, all causes for wear must be taken into
account,  42. For brakes with low loads such as holding brakes with emergency stop, we
recommend a regular inspection at a fixed time interval. To reduce the cost, the inspection
can be carried out along with other regular maintenance work in the plant if necessary.
If the brakes are not maintained, failures, production losses or damage to the system may
occur. Therefore, a maintenance concept adapted to the particular operating conditions and
brake loads must be defined for every application. For the spring-applied brakes, the
maintenance intervals and maintenance operations listed in the below table must be provided.
The maintenance operations must be carried out as described in the detailed descriptions.

7.2.1 Maintenance intervals

Type Time interval

BFK455-28 for service brakes: for holding brakes with emergency stop:
| according to service life calculation | at least every two years
| or else every six months | after 1 million cycles at the latest
| after 4000 operating hours at the
latest
Maintenance
Inspections if brake is built-on: Inspections after brake has been removed:
| Check release function and control  44 | Check clearance of the rotor  45
| Measure air gap  45 gearing (replace worn-out rotors
| Measure rotor thickness (replace  45 | Play of torque plate at sleeve bolts
rotor, if necessary and armature plate
| Thermal damage of armature plate | Check springs for damage
or flange (dark-blue tarnishing) | Check armature plate and
flange/end shield
– Levelness < 0.1 mm
– Max. run-in depth = rated air gap
of brake size

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7.2.2 Release / voltage

1. Start motor and control system!

 Danger!
The running rotor must not be touched.

 Danger!
Live connections must not be touched.
2. Observe air gap ”sL” during operation of the drive. The air gap must be zero.
3. Measure the DC voltage at the brake.
– The DC voltage measured after the overexcitation time (see bridge/half-wave
rectifier,  36 must correspond to the holding voltage  37. A ±10 % deviation is
permissible.

7.3 Maintenance operations

 Note!
Brakes with defective armature plates, cheese head screws, springs or counter
friction faces must always be replaced completely.
Generally observe the following for inspections and maintenance works:
| Remove oil and grease linked impurities using brake cleaning agents, if
necessary, replace brake after identifying the cause of the contamination.
Dirt deposits in the air gap between stator and armature plate impair the
function of the brake and must be removed.
| After replacing the rotor, the original braking torque will not be reached until
the run-in operation of the friction surfaces has been completed. After
replacing the rotor, run-in armature plates and counter friction faces have an
increased initial rate of wear.

7.3.1 Checking the rotor thickness

 Danger!
The motor must not run during the check.
1. Stop motor and control system!
2. Remove the motor cover and seal ring, if mounted.
3. Measure the rotor thickness using a caliper gauge.
4. Compare the measured rotor thickness with the minimally permissible rotor thickness,
 16.
5. If necessary, replace the complete rotor,  45 for description.

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7.3.2 Checking the air gap

 Danger!
The motor must not run during the check.
1. Stop motor and control system!
2. Measure air gap ”sL” near the fixing screws between armature plate and stator using a
feeler gauge.
3. Compare the measured air gap with the maximum permissible air gap ”sLmax.”,  16.
4. Always replace both rotors if required.

7.3.3 Rotor replacement

 Danger!
The brake must be free of residual torque.
1. Switch off voltage!
2. Disconnect the supply cable.
3. Loosen the screws evenly and remove them completely.
4. Remove the complete stator from the end shield. Observe the supply cable.
5. Pull the complete rotor off the hub.
6. Check hub teeth.
7. Replace the hub as well if worn.
8. Check the friction surface at the end shield. In case of strong scoring at the flange,
replace the flange. If scoring occurs at the end shield, re-finish end shield.
9. Measure rotor thickness (new rotor) and sleeve bolt head with a caliper gauge.
10. Calculate the gap between the stator and the armature plate as follows:

Gap = rotor thickness + sLN - head height

”sLN”  16
11. Unscrew the sleeve bolts evenly until the calculated gap between stator and armature
plate is reached.
12. Install and adjust new rotor and stator,  23.
13. Reconnect the supply cable.

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7.4 Spare-parts list

| Only parts with item numbers are available.

– The item numbers are only valid for the standard design.
| Please include the following information with the order:
– Order number of the brake
– Position number of the spare part

BFK455-004.iso/dms + BFK455-021.iso/dms

Fig. 22 BFK455-28 spring-applied brake

Pos. Name Variant

1 Complete stator Voltage
Complete rotor
3
Complete rotor, noise-reduced
4 Hub Bore diameter
6 Flange
Fixing screws for mounting to the motor
10
Cheese head screw set DIN912 for flange with through hole
12 Complete manual release
13 Cover ring

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7.5 Spare parts order

Complete stator

Size  28

Voltage  103 V / 52 V  205 V / 103 V  360 V / 180 V

Braking torque
___________ Nm (see torque ranges)

Cable length
 Standard (1000 mm)

Armature plate  Standard

Microswitch
 Monitoring of the switching function

Component parts
Rotor  Aluminium  Noise-reduced (rotor with sleeve)

Hub _________ mm (for hole diameter see dimensions)

 for mounting
Fixing screw set
 for mounting with flange

Counter friction face  Flange

Sealing  Cover ring

Complete manual

release

Electrical accessories

Rectifier type: For selection, see chapter 5.2.1

BEG-561-255-130
Rectifier
 BEG-561-440-130

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8 Troubleshooting and fault elimination

If any malfunctions should occur during operation, please check the possible causes using the
following table. If the fault cannot be eliminated by one of the listed measures, please contact
the aftersales service.
Fault Cause Remedy
Brake cannot be released, air Coil interruption | Measure coil resistance using multimeter:
gap is not zero – If resistance is too high, replace the complete stator.
Coil has interturn fault or short circuit to | Measure coil resistance using multimeter:
ground – Compare measured resistance to rated resistance. For
values, see  16. If the resistance is too low, replace
the complete stator.
| Check coil for short circuit to ground using a multimeter:
– Replace the complete stator if short circuit to ground
is detected.
| Check brake voltage (see ”defective rectifier, voltage too
low”).
Wiring incorrect or defective | Check and correct wiring.
| Check cable continuity using a multimeter:
– Replace defective cable.
Rectifier defective or wrong | Measure rectifier DC voltage using a multimeter.
If DC voltage is zero:
| Check AC rectifier voltage.
If AC voltage is zero:
– Apply voltage,
– check fuse,
– check wiring
If AC voltage is ok:
– Check rectifier
– replace defective rectifier
If DC voltage is too low:
– Check rectifier
– If diode is defective, use suitable new rectifier
| Check coil for fault between turns and short circuit to
ground.
| If the rectifier defect occurs again, replace the entire
stator, even if you cannot find any fault between turns or
short circuit to ground. The fault may occur later during
heating-up.
Incorrect microswitch wiring Check microswitch wiring and correct it.
Incorrect microswitch setting Replace the complete stator and complain about the
incorrect microswitch setting to the manufacturer.
Air gap too big | For adjustable brakes:
– Readjust air gap.
| For non-adjustable brakes:
– Replace all rotors.
Rotor cannot rotate freely Air gap sL too small Readjust air gap sL,  27.

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Fault Cause Remedy

Rotor not thick enough Rotor has not been replaced in time Replace rotor ( 45)
Voltage is not zero during Incorrect microswitch wiring Check microswitch wiring and correct it
functional test (6.2.2 or Defective microswitch or incorrect setting Replace the complete stator and return complete defective
6.2.3) unit to the manufacturer
Voltage too high Brake voltage does not match the rectifier Adapt rectifier and brake voltage to each other.
Voltage too low Brake voltage does not match the rectifier Adapt rectifier and brake voltage to each other.
Defective rectifier diode Replace rectifier by a suitable new one.
AC voltage is not mains Fuse is missing or defective Select a connection with proper fusing.
voltage Incorrect microswitch wiring Check microswitch wiring and correct it
Defective microswitch or incorrect setting Replace the complete stator and return complete defective
unit to the manufacturer

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