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Dings Brake Selector

Find the Dings brake that fits your motor. Choose the torque you need, the NEMA motor frame and the enclosure, and we will show every matching Dings brake style with its manual. Gordon Russell is an authorized Dings distributor and rebuilds Dings brakes in our shop.

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Not sure of the torque? A common rule of thumb is motor full-load torque (lb-ft) = HP × 5,252 ÷ RPM, with a service factor added for the application. Send us the motor nameplate and we will size it.

6 brake styles · Hazardous Location & Naval Brakes

Dings 60 Series End Mount Hazardous Location

Dings 60 Series End Mount Hazardous Location

Torque 1.5 to 15 lb-ftFrames 56C, 143TC, 145TCEnclosure Hazardous location (NEMA 7 & 9)Max speed 3600 rpm

Hazardous Location & Naval Brakes →Manual BK4614 (PDF)Request a quote

Specifications, base models and options

Base models	F8-61001-66B, F8-61003-66B, F8-62006-66B, F8-63010-66B, F8-63015-66B
Mounting	Motor end mount
Enclosure	Dripproof Enclosure: NEMA 2 Division 1 Hazardous Location: NEMA 7 and 9 Cast iron enclosure Red oxide primer paint
C-face register (AK / AJ)	4.50 in. / 5.88 in. bolt circle
Reaction time	15-20 milliseconds (release and set)
Thermal capacity	6 HPS/Min
Coil	Single phase AC
Design features	Direct acting design with no linkages to break Torque adjustable for specific applications Manual release with automatic reset Thermal switch to turn motor off before release mechanism trips Splined hub Spring set, electrically released

Dings 70 Series End Mount Naval Service Duty

Dings 70 Series End Mount Naval Service Duty

Torque 3 to 75 lb-ftFrames 182TC through 256TCEnclosure Naval (NEMA 4X, MIL-E-917)Max speed 3600 rpm

Hazardous Location & Naval Brakes →Manual: contact usRequest a quote

Specifications, base models and options

Base models	71003-42, 71010-42, 71015-42, 72025-42, 72035-42, 73050-42, 74075-42
Mounting	Motor end mount
Enclosure	Waterproof/Dust-tight Enclosure: NEMA 4X Ductile iron enclosure Painting per MIL-E-917
C-face register (AK / AJ)	8.50 in. / 7.25 in. bolt circle
Reaction time	15-20 milliseconds (release and set)
Coil	Single or three phase AC
Design features	No disassembly required for mounting Direct acting design with no linkages to break Torque adjustable for specific applications Deadman manual release One moving part for longer life Splined hub Spring set, electrically released
Options (suffix)	A Adapter to Next larger Frame Size AB Reverse Adapter F Foot Mounting Bracket H Heavy Duty Friction Disc(s) R Internal Space Heater VO Vertical Over Motor Mounting VU Vertical Under Motor Mounting XS Microswitch Warning

Dings 70 Series End Mount Naval Service Duty, Non-Magnetic

Dings 70 Series End Mount Naval Service Duty, Non-Magnetic

Torque 3 to 75 lb-ftFrames 182TC through 256TCEnclosure Naval (NEMA 4X, MIL-E-917)Max speed 3600 rpm

Hazardous Location & Naval Brakes →Manual: contact usRequest a quote

Specifications, base models and options

Base models	71003-85, 71010-85, 71015-85, 72025-85, 72035-85, 73050-85, 74075-85
Mounting	Motor end mount
Enclosure	Waterproof/Dust-tight Enclosure: NEMA 4X Cast aluminum enclosure Painting per MIL-E-917
C-face register (AK / AJ)	8.50 in. / 7.25 in. bolt circle
Reaction time	15-20 milliseconds (release and set)
Coil	Single or three phase AC
Design features	No disassembly required for mounting Direct acting design with no linkages to break Torque adjustable for specific applications Deadman manual release One moving part for longer life Splined hub Spring set, electrically released
Options (suffix)	A Adapter to Next larger Frame Size AB Reverse Adapter F Foot Mounting Bracket H Heavy Duty Friction Disc(s) R Internal Space Heater VO Vertical Over Motor Mounting VU Vertical Under Motor Mounting XS Microswitch Warning

Dings 70 Series End Mount Hazardous Location

Dings 70 Series End Mount Hazardous Location

Torque 10 to 75 lb-ftFrames 182TC through 256TCEnclosure Hazardous location (NEMA 7 & 9)Max speed 3600 rpm

Hazardous Location & Naval Brakes →Manual BK4606 (PDF)Request a quote

Specifications, base models and options

Base models	FR71010-9, FR71015-9, FR72025-9, FR73035-9, FR74050-9, FR75075-9
Mounting	Motor end mount
Enclosure	Division 1 Hazardous Location: NEMA 7 and 9 Dripproof Enclosure: NEMA 2 Cast iron enclosure Red oxide primer paint
C-face register (AK / AJ)	8.50 in. / 7.25 in. bolt circle
Reaction time	20-25 milliseconds (release and set)
Coil	Single or three phase AC
Design features	Direct acting design with no linkages to break Torque adjustable for specific applications Manual release with automatic reset Splined hub Spring set, electrically released Foot mounting bracket
Options (suffix)	H Heavy Duty Friction Disc(s) P Tropical Protection Q Class H Insulation R Internal Space Heater S Stainless Steel Stationary Disc(s) VO Vertical Over Motor Mounting VU Vertical Under Motor Mounting

Dings 80 Series End Mount Naval Service Duty, Non-Magnetic

Dings 80 Series End Mount Naval Service Duty, Non-Magnetic

Torque 25 to 180 lb-ftFrames 284TC/UC and 286TC/UCEnclosure Naval (NEMA 4X, MIL-E-917)Max speed 2400 rpm

Hazardous Location & Naval Brakes →Manual: contact usRequest a quote

Specifications, base models and options

Base models	81025-51, 81035-51, 82050-51, 83075-51, 83090-51, 84135-51, 85180-51
Mounting	Motor end mount
Enclosure	Waterproof/Dust-tight Enclosure: NEMA 4X Cast aluminum enclosure Painting per MIL-E-917
C-face register (AK / AJ)	10.50 in. / 9.00 in. bolt circle
Reaction time	20-25 milliseconds (release and set)
Coil	Single or three phase AC
Design features	No disassembly required for mounting Direct acting design with no linkages to break Torque adjustable for specific applications Deadman manual release One moving part for longer life Splined hub Spring set, electrically released
Options (suffix)	A Adapter to Next larger Frame Size AB Reverse Adapter F Foot Mounting Bracket H Heavy Duty Friction Disc(s) R Internal Space Heater VO Vertical Over Motor Mounting VU Vertical Under Motor Mounting XS Microswitch Warning

Dings 80 Series End Mount Naval Service Duty

Dings 80 Series End Mount Naval Service Duty

Torque 25 to 180 lb-ftFrames 284TC/UC and 286TC/UCEnclosure Naval (NEMA 4X, MIL-E-917)Max speed 2400 rpm

Hazardous Location & Naval Brakes →Manual: contact usRequest a quote

Specifications, base models and options

Base models	81025-27, 81035-27, 82050-27, 83075-27, 83090-27, 84135-27, 85180-27
Mounting	Motor end mount
Enclosure	Waterproof/Dust-tight Enclosure: NEMA 4X Ductile iron enclosure Painting per MIL-E-917
C-face register (AK / AJ)	10.50 in. / 9.00 in. bolt circle
Reaction time	20-25 milliseconds (release and set)
Coil	Single or three phase AC
Design features	No disassembly required for mounting Direct acting design with no linkages to break Torque adjustable for specific applications Deadman manual release One moving part for longer life Splined hub Spring set, electrically released
Options (suffix)	A Adapter to Next larger Frame Size AB Reverse Adapter F Foot Mounting Bracket H Heavy Duty Friction Disc(s) R Internal Space Heater VO Vertical Over Motor Mounting VU Vertical Under Motor Mounting XS Microswitch Warning

Specifications are from Dings published data. Confirm the final selection with a Gordon Russell specialist before ordering.

Browse by series

40 & 50 SeriesSmall-frame brakes, 3/8 to 6 lb-ft 60 Series56C to 145TC, 1.5 to 25 lb-ft 70 Series182TC to 256TC, up to 105 lb-ft 80 & 90 Series284TC to 405TC, 25 to 450 lb-ft Double C-Face & Double-ShaftedBrakes mounted between motor and reducer Hazardous Location & NavalNEMA 7 & 9 and naval service duty

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Send the Dings model number from the nameplate, or your motor HP, RPM, frame, voltage and enclosure. A Gordon Russell specialist will follow up with the right brake, availability and pricing. We also rebuild Dings brakes in our shop.

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