Midwest Motion Products, Inc. (www.midwestmotion.com), a distributor of a vast array of mechanical and electronic products, has announced the release of its latest DC Gear Motor that features an integral failsafe brake.

Model No. MMP D22-376D-24V GRA60-032 BR-005 accepts any 24VoltDCsource, including battery or solar power. Measuring just 2.24 inches in diameter and 7.2 inches long, including the brake, this robust Gear Motor comes with a keyed output shaft of 14 mm diameter and 25 mm long. It can easily mounted as it features four “face mount” M5.5 threaded holes, spaced equally on a 52 mm Dia. B.C.

This reversible gear motor delivers a 3.3 Nm (29 lb. in.) torque output, at 230 rpm. Weighing around six pounds, the compact gear motor offers an efficient design that requires only four Amps at 25 Volts DC to produce its Full Load Torque. This translates into very low noise operation, long battery charge and reduced costs for related drive electronics.

The model’s integral failsafe “holding” brake measures only 2.25 inches in diameter, as well as operates on similar supply voltage as the motor.

Rated with “IP 54” protection level, the DC Gear Motor’s unique design makes it suitable for operation in hazardous environments. Variable speed control can be achieved with the company’s compatible speed controls, Model MMP 20A-24V-RSP or MMP 25A-24V.