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LINEAR MOTION CONTROL

LINEAR MOTION CONTROL

LINEAR MOTION CONTROL

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Nexen Ball Screw Brake is a high-torque, spring-engaged brake designed to prevent back driving in ball screws during power loss or mechanical failure. It offers precision holding with low backlash and high torsional rigidity, suitable for both vertical and horizontal applications.

Features
  • Low backlash for precision holding
  • Spring engaged, air released mechanism
  • Low inertia and high torsional rigidity
  • Bi-directional braking capability
  • Fast engagement and IP67 dust and waterproof standards
  • Accommodates thermal expansion of ball screw

Specifications
  • Model sizes range from BSB2 to BSB7, with varying bore diameters and dimensions
  • Minimum holding torque ranges from 2 Nm to 125 Nm
  • Release pressure is consistently 5.5 bar (80 psi) across models
  • Maximum speed is 10,000 RPM for most models, except BSB7 which is 5,000 RPM
  • Inertia and torsional rigidity values vary by model

Brake Dimensions
  • Detailed dimensions provided for each model size, including bore range and axial misalignment tolerance

Coupling Specifications
  • Couplings are available with various bore sizes and torsional rigidity values
  • Custom bores and keyed options are available upon request

Back Drive Torque Formula
  • Formula provided to calculate back drive torque based on screw lead, load, and mechanical efficiency
  • Recommendation to select a brake with holding torque exceeding back-drive torque by 20-30%

Brake Control
  • 3-Way Valve, Air Inlet Mount with product number 964650
  • Valve is normally closed with specific port sizes and voltage requirements

Additional Information
  • ISO 9001 Certified
  • Specifications are subject to change; consult Nexen's website for the latest information
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Catalog excerpts

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LINEAR MOTION CONTROL Technical Data Sheet Ball Screw Brake The Nexen Ball Screw Brake is a high-torque, spring-engaged brake acting on the machined end of a ball screw. It serves as a primary or redundant safety brake to prevent back driving if a power loss or mechanical defect occurs in the driveline. The low backlash and coupling combination provides a high degree of accuracy for holding ball screw position. An expanding shaft/clamping hub coupling connects the brake shaft to the end of the ball screw. This coupling comes with an elastomer insert with high torsional stiffness. Hover your mouse over certain areas of this PDF to see the cursor change to a "hand". These areas can be selected to connect you directly to a specific website page. The interactive areas are primarily found in the headers of the selection charts. Features • Low backlash for precision holding • Spring engaged, air released • Low inertia • High torsional rigidity • Bi-directional braking • Fast engagement • Meets IP67 dust and waterproof standards • Operates in vertical and horizontal applications Allows thermal expansion of ball screw

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K (Maximum shaft insertion) A, Bore Diameter (Select from Coupling Table) Figure 1 Model Size Product Numbers (Bore Range) Torque = 5 Nm (44 in-lbs) * Clearance Hole Diameter 1 NOTE: When selecting a brake, a coupling must also be selected. See the coupling chart on the next page. Brake Specifications Model Size Minimum Holding Torque Release Pressure Maximum Speed Nm/radian [lb-ft/radian] Torsional Rigidity

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Back Drive Torque = L = Screw Lead in inches P = Load in pounds e = mechanical efficiency of 0.9 pi = 3.1416 Back Drive Torque = L = Screw Lead in millimeter P = Load in Newtons e = mechanical efficiency (0.9) pi - 3.1416 Product Number Valve Effective Orifices Port Size Voltage DIN Connector Power Consumption 964650 Normally Closed 0.062 Body 0.089 Exhaust Port 1/8-27 NPT Male 24VDC Included 25 Watts nexen Nexen Group, Inc. 560 Oak Grove Parkway Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 In accordance with Nexen's established policy of constant product improvement, the specifications contained in this document...

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