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.
Request a QuoteNot 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.
5 brake styles · 40 & 50 Series Small-Frame Brakes
| Base models | 40000-013 |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Motor end mount, Manual Release |
| Enclosure | Dripproof Enclosure NEMA 2, IP40 Steel cover and mounting bracket |
| Reaction time | 15-20 milliseconds (release and set) |
| Coil | Single phase AC |
| Design features | Selectable torque: Two rotating friction discs are used for 3/4 lb-ft torque and one friction disc is used for 3/8 lb-ft torque. Retrofit to small AC and DC motors. Plated internal parts – RoHS compliant. |
| Options (suffix) | H Class H Insulation |
| Base models | 40000-012 |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Motor end mount, without Manual Release |
| Enclosure | Dripproof Enclosure NEMA 2, IP40 Steel cover and mounting bracket |
| Reaction time | 15-20 milliseconds (release and set) |
| Coil | Single phase AC |
| Design features | Selectable torque: Two rotating friction discs are used for 3/4 lb-ft torque and one friction disc is used for 3/8 lb-ft torque. Retrofit to small AC and DC motors. Plated internal parts – RoHS compliant. |
| Options (suffix) | H Class H Insulation |
| Base models | 51001-05A, 51003-05A, 51006-05A |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Motor end mount, without Manual Release |
| Enclosure | Dripproof Enclosure NEMA 2, IP40 Steel cover and mounting bracket |
| C-face register (AK / AJ) | 3.00 in. / 3.75 in. bolt circle |
| Reaction time | 15-20 milliseconds (release and set) |
| Thermal capacity | 4 HPS/Min |
| Coil | Single phase AC |
| Design features | RoHS compliant Torque adjustable for specific applications Spring set, electrically released Without manual release Internal wire outlet Splined hub Through shaft knockout standard, all models |
| Options (suffix) | A Adapter to Next larger Frame Size P Tropical Protection Q Class H Insulation |
| Base models | 51001-050, 51003-050, 51006-050 |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Motor end mount |
| Enclosure | Dripproof Enclosure NEMA 2, IP40 Steel cover and mounting bracket |
| C-face register (AK / AJ) | 3.00 in. / 3.75 in. bolt circle |
| Reaction time | 15-20 milliseconds (release and set) |
| Thermal capacity | 4 HPS/Min |
| Coil | Single phase AC |
| Design features | RoHS compliant Torque adjustable for specific applications Spring set, electrically released Deadman release Internal wire outlet Splined hub Through shaft knockout standard, all models |
| Options (suffix) | A Adapter to Next larger Frame Size P Tropical Protection Q Class H Insulation |
| Base models | 51001-080, 51003-080, 51006-080 |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Motor end mount, Manual Release |
| Enclosure | Dripproof Enclosure NEMA 2, IP40 Steel cover and mounting bracket |
| C-face register (AK / AJ) | 3.00 in. / 3.75 in. bolt circle |
| Reaction time | 15-20 milliseconds (release and set) |
| Thermal capacity | 4 HPS/Min |
| Coil | Single phase AC |
| Design features | RoHS compliant Torque adjustable for specific applications Spring set, electrically released Deadman release Internal and external wire connection Splined hub Through shaft knockout standard, all models |
| Options (suffix) | A Adapter to Next larger Frame Size P Tropical Protection Q Class H Insulation |
Specifications are from Dings published data. Confirm the final selection with a Gordon Russell specialist before ordering.
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.
