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An Industry First! Only Available from Nexen!
NexSafe™ Functional Safety Certified Brakes
for Linear and Profile Rails and Guides
Increased Safety for Processes & Machines!
Rail Brakes Designed and Built Specifically for the Following Manufactures:
ABBA, HIWIN, IKO, INA, LINTECH, NB, NOOK, NSK, PMI, ROCKFORD, ROLLON, SBC, SCHNEEBEERGER, SKF, STAR (BOSCH REXROTH), TBI THK, THOMSON
“The Intertek Functional Safety mark provides customers like Nexen a way to illustrate reduced hazards and risks to operating personnel, machinery, and surrounding environments at a time when they are facing increased demands around functional safety. We're pleased to grant Nexen with this certification, the first of its kind in North America, and look forward to continuing to work with them, and others, as they provide their industry with high-quality products, as well as peace of mind."
-Pierrick Balaire, Global Business Line Leader at Intertek.
Learn more by watching the video
A New Standard in Performance
INDUSTRY 4.0 SOLUTION Nexen’s Rail Brake Operating Mode Sensors for either Engagement or Disengagement are Industry 4.0 compatible and can provide information to maximize machine efficiency. Having this information available aides with:
- Accurate Linear Positioning
- Predictive Maintenance
- Operational Feedback
Nexen’s Spring Engaged, Air Released Rail Brakes are safety certified to comply with international safety standard ISO 13849-1. Category Level up to 4 and Performance Level up to e, able to be achieved using NexSafe™ products in recommended configuration.
Rail Brake Functional Safety Certificate
“Nexen had the right brake, quick support and delivery time that easily integrated into our machine design. Whenever we need Nexen, they are always there!”
— Werner Bohner, President & Owner, Lorik Tool
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Rail Brake Sizes
For Details Select Model Number
| Model | Rail Width | Holding Force (minimum) |
Backlash at Full Brake Force (minimum) |
Release Pressure (minimum) |
Starting Engagement Time |
Mass (average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RB 15 |
15 mm [0.591 in] |
500 N [112 lbs] |
up to 0.10 mm [0.004 in] |
3.6 to 5.5 bar [52 to 80 psi] |
0.049 sec | 0.41 kg [0.904 lbs] |
RB 20 |
20 mm [0.787 in] |
800 N [180 lbs] |
up to 0.13 mm [0.005 in] |
3.6 to 5.5 bar [52 to 80 psi] |
0.044 sec | 0.62 kg [1.367 lbs] |
RB 25 |
25 mm [0.984 in] |
1000 N [225 lbs] |
up to 0.20 mm [0.008 in] |
3.6 to 5.5 bar [52 to 80 psi] |
0.050 sec | 0.84 kg [1.86 lbs] |
RB 30 |
30 mm [1.181 in] |
1300 N [292 lbs] |
up to 0.20 mm [0.008 in] |
3.6 to 5.5 bar [52 to 80 psi] |
0.070 sec | 1.54 kg [3.40 lbs] |
RB 35 |
35 mm [1.378 in] |
1600 N [360 lbs] |
up to 0.20 mm [0.008 in] |
3.6 to 5.5 bar [52 to 80 psi] |
0.070 sec | 2.04 kg [4.50 lbs] |
RB 45 |
45 mm [1.772 in] |
2600 N [585 lbs] |
up to 0.20 mm [0.008 in] |
3.6 to 5.5 bar [52 to 80 psi] |
0.080 sec | 3.48 kg [7.68 lbs] |
