Precima Failsafe Motor Mounted Brakes Supplied by Vento.
Vento Industrial Solutions are proud distributors of Precima Failsafe Motor Mounted Brakes.
Precima electromagnetic spring applied fail-safe braking systems for use on brake motors.
From humble beginnings in 1981 to a market leader today with over 200 employers and a production of over 3000 brakes a day Precima has proven that quality, flexibility and delivering what customers want has been the backbone of their success. With 3 manufacturing facilities and a dedicated staff coordinating production, Precima has become a market leader in the failsafe brake industry. With many customers standardising on their brakes for Brake-Motors and often demanding customised solutions for their applications Precima has proven to be up to the challenge every time.
With 3 ranges of brakes to select from, we can offer brakes from 2nm up to 1600nm and from IP54 to IP67 for marine use. Extras we can offer include micro-switches to signal brake lift off, heaters for coil warming and hand releases. To complete the range we have Half-Wave, Bridge & Force Voltage rectifiers for optimum DC brake control.
Applications include Brake Motors, Hoist Brakes, Long Travel Brakes, Cross travel brakes, Gantry Brakes, Packaging Machinery, Winch brakes, Trolley Brakes, electric forklift brakes, Wheelchair Brakes, Chain Hoist Brakes and Marine Brakes to name but a few.
Using local engineering expertise we can modify and fit the Precima brakes to your motors and test before returning the unit to you.
Why specify Vento
- Authorised Precima distributor in South Africa
- Full torque range stocked from 2 Nm to 1600 Nm
- Custom flange and IP rating selection support
- On-site brake adjustment and lining replacement
Frequently asked questions
- What is the torque range of Precima motor-mounted brakes?
- Precima spring-applied DC brakes cover 2 Nm up to 1600 Nm holding torque across multiple frame sizes.
- Are Precima brakes failsafe?
- Yes — they are spring-applied and electrically released, so loss of supply causes the brake to engage and hold the load.
- Do you stock Precima brakes for industrial gearmotors?
- Common frame sizes for SEW, NORD and similar gearmotor mountings are held in Pinetown stock for fast turnaround.
- Can Precima brakes be supplied with manual release levers?
- Yes — manual release levers, dust seals, microswitches and IP65 options are all available factory-fitted.