Double C-Face & Double-Shafted Brakes
Dings | Coupler Brakes Between Motor and Reducer
Dings Double C-Face & Double-Shafted Brakes
Brakes that mount between the motor and the driven equipment
Double C-face brakes bolt between a C-face motor and a C-face reducer or pump, so you can add a brake without changing the motor. Double-shafted brakes are foot mounted and couple between two shafts.
✔ 60 Series double C-face: 56C to 145TC, 1.5 to 20 lb-ft
✔ 70 Series double C-face: 182TC to 256TC, up to 105 lb-ft
✔ Double-shafted foot mount: 10 to 105 lb-ft
✔ NEMA 2, NEMA 4 and NEMA 4X washdown
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Double C-face brakes are a common way to add braking to a motor and gear reducer package. The 70 Series 8700 Style is available with a one-piece or two-piece shaft.
Brake Styles
Every standard Double C-Face brake style, with its torque range, motor frames, enclosure and manual. Specifications are from Dings published data.
| Brake style | Torque | Motor frames | Enclosure | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 70 Series Double C Face 8700 Style NEMA 4 Base models: 71010-CE62, 71015-CE62, 72025-CE62, 72035-CE62, 72050-CE62 | 10 to 50 lb-ft | 182TC through 256TC/UC | NEMA 4, IP56 | BK4775-1 (single phase) BK4775-3 (three phase) |
![]() | 70 Series Double Shafted 8700 Style NEMA 4, Foot Mount Base models: 71010-DE61, 71015-DE61, 72025-DE61, 72035-DE61, 73050-DE61, 74075-DE61, 74105-DE61 | 10 to 105 lb-ft | Foot mounted, coupled between shafts | NEMA 4, IP56 | Ask us |
![]() | 70 Series Double Shafted 8700 Style NEMA 2, Foot Mount Base models: 71010-DE41, 71015-DE41, 72025-DE41, 72035-DE41, 73050-DE41, 74075-DE41, 74105-DE41 | 10 to 105 lb-ft | Foot mounted, coupled between shafts | NEMA 2, IP43 | Ask us |
![]() | 70 Series Double C Face Diract NEMA 4 Base models: 71010-46, 71015-46, 72025-46, 73025-46, 72035-46, 73035-46, 73050-46, 74050-46, 74075-46 | 10 to 75 lb-ft | 182TC through 256TC | NEMA 4, IP56 | BK4620 |
![]() | 70 Series Double C Face Diract NEMA 2 Base models: 71010-38, 71015-38, 72025-38, 73025-38, 72035-38, 73035-38, 73050-38, 74050-38, 74075-38 | 10 to 75 lb-ft | 182TC through 256TC | NEMA 2, IP41 | BK4620 |
![]() | 70 Series Double C Face 8700 Style NEMA 2 Base models: 71010-CE41, 71015-CE41, 72025-CE41, 72035-CE41, 72050-CE41, 73075-CE41, 74105-CE41 | 10 to 105 lb-ft | 182TC through 256TC/UC | NEMA 2, IP43 | BK4770-1 (single phase) BK4770-3 (three phase) |
![]() | 70 Series Double C Face 8700 Style NEMA 2 Base models: 71010-CE42, 71015-CE42, 72025-CE42, 72035-CE42, 72050-CE42 | 10 to 50 lb-ft | 182TC through 256TC/UC | NEMA 2, IP43 | BK4770-1 (single phase) BK4770-3 (three phase) |
![]() | 70 Series Double C Face 8700 Style NEMA 4 Base models: 71010-CE61, 71015-CE61, 72025-CE61, 72035-CE61, 72050-CE61, 73050-CE61, 73075-CE61, 74075-CE61, 74105-CE61 | 10 to 105 lb-ft | 182TC through 256TC/UC | NEMA 4, IP43 | BK4770-1 (single phase) BK4770-3 (three phase) |
![]() | 70 Series Double C Face 8700 Style NEMA 4X Base models: 71010-CE64, 71015-CE64, 72025-CE64, 72035-CE64, 72050-CE64 | 10 to 50 lb-ft | 182TC through 256TC/UC | NEMA 4X, IP56 | BK4776-1 (single phase) BK4776-3 (three phase) |
![]() | 70 Series Double C Face Diract NEMA 4X Base models: 71010-105, 71015-105, 72025-105, 73025-105, 72035-105, 73035-105, 73050-105, 74050-105, 74075-105 | 10 to 75 lb-ft | 182TC through 256TC | NEMA 4X, IP56 | BK4720 |
![]() | 70 Series Double C Face 8700 Style NEMA 4X Base models: 71010-CE63, 71015-CE63, 72025-CE63, 72035-CE63, 72050-CE63, 73050-CE63, 73075-CE63, 74075-CE63, 74105-CE63 | 10 to 105 lb-ft | 182TC through 256TC/UC | NEMA 4X, IP56 | BK4776-1 (single phase) BK4776-3 (three phase) |
![]() | 60 Series Double C Face Flexmount NEMA 4X Base models: 61001-5155, 61003-5155, 62006-5155, 62010-5155, 63015-5155, 63020-5155 | 1.5 to 20 lb-ft | 56C, 143TC, 145TC | NEMA 4X, IP56 | BK4646 |
![]() | 60 Series Double C Face Flexmount NEMA 2 Base models: 61001-551, 61003-551, 62006-551, 62010-551, 63015-551, 63020-551 | 1.5 to 20 lb-ft | 56C, 143TC, 145TC | NEMA 2, IP41 | BK4650 |
![]() | 60 Series Double C Face Flexmount NEMA 4 Base models: 61001-5153, 61003-5153, 61006-5153, 62006-5153, 62010-5153, 63010-5153, 63015-5153, 63020-5153 | 1.5 to 20 lb-ft | 56C, 143TC, 145TC | NEMA 4, IP56 | BK4652 |
Specifications & Options
| Torque range | 1.5 to 105 lb-ft |
|---|---|
| Reaction time | 20-25 milliseconds; 15-20 milliseconds (release and set) |
| Maximum speed | 3600 rpm |
| Thermal capacity | 6 HPS/Min |
| C-face register | 8.50 in. AK / 7.25 in. AJ; 4.50 in. AK / 5.88 in. AJ |
| Coils | Single or three phase AC; Single phase AC; DC coils on Flexmount models |
| Enclosures | NEMA 4, NEMA 2, NEMA 4X |
Design features
RoHS compliant No disassembly required for mounting Direct acting design with no linkages to break Torque adjustable for specific applications External manual release with automatic reset One moving part for longer life Splined hub Spring set, electrically released
Available options
Aluminum Bronze Stationary Disc(s) · Ductile Iron Stationary Disc(s) · Foot Mounting Bracket · Heavy Duty Friction Disc(s) · High Tensile Studs · Military Marine Finish · Non-Military (Maritime) Marine Finish · Tropical Protection · Class H Insulation · Internal Space Heater · Stainless Steel Stationary Disc(s) · All Position Vertical Mounting · Vertical Over Motor Mounting · Vertical Under Motor Mounting · Microswitch Warning
Special voltages, hub bores and torques are available. Ask us.
Rebuilds & Replacement
Gordon Russell is an authorized Dings distributor and rebuilds Dings brakes in our shop: friction discs, coils, springs, seals and hubs, tested before they go back out. Send us the model number from the nameplate, or the motor HP, RPM, frame and voltage, and we will quote a rebuild or a new brake. We can also match a Dings brake to replace other makes.
Brake Selector
Filter all 78 Dings brake styles by torque, NEMA frame, enclosure and mounting.
Open the Brake Selector →Dings brakes: All Electric Motor Brakes | 40 & 50 Series | 60 Series | 70 Series | 80 & 90 Series | Double C-Face | Hazardous & Naval | Brake Selector
FAQ
It adds a brake between an existing C-face motor and reducer without modifying the motor, and is easy to swap out at service time.
They are two 8700 Style shaft designs. The right one depends on how the motor and reducer couple together, so send us both nameplates and we will confirm.
Yes. NEMA 4X double C-face brakes have stainless steel wrap covers or access caps and FDA-approved white epoxy.
When the brake can not mount on a motor face, for example between two shafts on a line shaft or conveyor drive. It is foot mounted.
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