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MAKESafe Power Tool Brake

Power Tool Brake

A plug-and-play safety system for industrial machinery that provides an ANSI-compliant emergency stop, motor braking, and accidental restart protection.

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Description

Product Details:

This one device provides three distinct safety features that help to prevent injuries and avoid OSHA citations. These features are:

  1. Category-1 Emergency Stop Button
  2. Unintentional Restart Prevention
  3. Motor Braking

This standard product configuration includes everything you need to protect industrial machines like bench grinders, band saws, disc sanders, surface grinders, lathes, and other industrial equipment. If you questions about compatibility, please review the compatibility guide in the specifications section or contact us. If you need an alternate configuration, please check out our custom configuration page or contact us directly.

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Each standard package includes:

  • The Power Tool Brake
  • 3-Button Control Panel
  • Product Manual, Adjustment Tool, & Adjustment Hole Plugs

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Control Panel Details:

The compact control panels are made of durable ABS plastic and maintains a UL94 V-0 rating. The start and stop buttons are custom manufactured by OTTO Controls in Illinois and are designed for long-term durability with solid aluminum bezels, a no-slip surface finish, and a strong tactile response. The latching emergency-stop button is Swiss-manufactured by EAO. The entire control panel is water, dust, and oil resistant and rated for millions of on/off cycles.

The control panel connects easily to the power tool brake via an industrial M12 twist connector. The 5 ft (1.5m) cable extension and dual mounting flanges allows the control panel to be mounted easily in a convenient location.

Power Tool Brake Details

The Power Tool Brake is constructed of durable ABS plastic and maintains a UL94 V-0 rating. With a 5′ (1.5m) power extension and dual mounting flanges, it is designed to be easily mounted in an out-of-the-way location. Basic calibration can be achieved via two access holes in the side of the enclosure and rubber plugs are included to seal these holes once installation is complete.

Installation

Installation takes less than five minutes for most customers and includes the following steps:

  1. Plug your machine into the power tool brake.
  2. Cover your existing machine switch and mount the control panel.
  3. Calibrating the braking power.

Detailed instructions are available in the product manual.

Approvals

UL508: Industrial Control Devices (E114885)
CSA #14-13: Industrial Control Equipment (E114885)

Alternate Configurations

Our products are also offered with multiple configuration options and accessories, including:

Control Accessories: foot switches, additional e-stop buttons, guard interlocks, attachments for automation

Frequency: products can also be configured for 50hz operation

Plugs: products can be fitted at the factory with any plug type you require

If you want to explore these alternate configurations, please visit our custom configuration page or give us a call.

Specifications

Compatibility Guide: see product manual.

Need another configuration? Different plugs? Different Controls? Maybe an international version? Or, do you want to buy with terms? Request a quote!

 

Model NumberPTB-V120-P1PTB-V240-P1PTB-V240-P3
Rated Input Voltage120 VAC
1 PH, 60 Hz
(50 Hz options available)
240 VAC
1 PH, 60 Hz
(50 Hz options available)
240 VAC
3 PH, 60 Hz
(50 Hz options available)
Rated Horsepower (UL508)1.5 HP3.0 HP5.0 HP
Rated Current (UL508)15A
Approvals
UL508: Industrial Control Devices (E114885)
CSA #14-13: Industrial Control Equipment (E114885)
Standard Connector
Type
NEMA 5-15
(custom and international options available)
NEMA 6-15
(custom and international options available)
NEMA L15-20
(custom and international options available)

 

 

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    • Bench Grinder Safety
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