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What is the difference between an AC motor brake and a DC motor brake?

April 26, 2017AC Brake dc difference motor

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What is the difference between an AC motor brake and a DC motor brake?

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The AC brake utilizes a solenoid to apply a force against the motor fan, which in turn stops the motor. The DC brake is a relay that completes a circuit across the input leads of the motor. This creates an internal magnetic braking force in DC motors.