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Our industrial drive motors deliver reliable, efficient performance across a wide variety of applications. Our type Z cylindrical-rotor brake motors are engineered to perfectly match our gearbox range, providing optimized performance across many industrial applications. Our conical-rotor brake motors, with outputs of up to 88 HP (55 kW), are a proven solution for stop-and-start duty and direct line-fed travel applications.
Read on to discover some of the key features of our cylindrical-rotor motors and conical-rotor brake motors and how they can help improve your company’s operations.
Two motor families. Built to match your gearbox — and your workload.
💡 Key Takeaway
The bottom line: Choose Z cylindrical-rotor motors for versatile, gearbox-matched drives across inverter-fed, line-fed, and continuous operation — or conical-rotor brake motors when high-cycling, stop-start duty demands strong braking with no separate controls.
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Compare the two motor families at a glance:
| Motor Family | Max Output | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|
| Z Cylindrical-Rotor | 72 HP (45 kW) | Inverter-fed and line-fed travel, plus continuous operation |
| Conical-Rotor Brake (KB) | 88 HP (55 kW) | High-cycling, stop-start, and direct line-fed travel drives |
Z Cylindrical-Rotor Motors for Industrial Applications
If you’re in need of a drive motor that can perform an array of tasks, our Z cylindrical-rotor motors are ideal. They provide reliability and efficiency, and are used in a wide range of applications by businesses.
Key features:
- Motor output of up to 72 HP (45 kW)
- Inverter-fed drives for travel applications, line-fed travel, and continuous operation
- Designed to match our gearbox range
- Simple project engineering
- High drive efficiency
- Software tools simplify selection based on application requirements
Benefits for cranes and other industrial applications:
- High-power output
- Specified brake torques from 0.6 to 496 ft-lbs. (0.9 to 680 Nm)
- Various control modules for switching times to match application requirements
- Two brake sizes available for each motor frame size
- Easily integrated into your custom crane designs
For full specifications, visit our Z cylindrical-rotor motors page.
Conical-Rotor Brake Motors for Industrial Applications
Choose our reliable and robust KB conical-rotor brake motors for high cycling applications and to eliminate the need for separate control or additional switching elements.
Motor outputs up to 88 HP (55 kW)
💡 No extra hardware: The integrated brake operating principle means no separate control and no additional switching elements — simplifying high-cycling installations.
Key features:
- Motor output of up to 88 HP (55 kW)
- Particularly high braking performance
- Two-speed motors
- Resistance to temporary overload
- Approved for extremely high switching frequencies
Benefits at a glance:
- Eliminates the need for separate controls and additional switching elements
- Two brake disc designs – light for KBA motors, heavy and with increased moment inertia for KBF motors
- Design support via 2D and 3D geometries in all standard file formats like CAD
For full specifications, visit our conical-rotor brake motors page.
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Choose Demag Cranes for Your Operations
In addition to industrial drive motors, we have an array of products available to boost your facility’s efficiency:
| Universal cranes | Components for cranes | Rope hoists |
| Chain hoists | KBK light crane systems | Gear motors |
| Wheel ranges | Frequency inverters | Crane end carriages |
Explore our main product page above to learn more about each of these reliable crane systems and accessories. And reach out to our dedicated team with any questions!
