The Inkobrake (IKB) is a DC spring applied brake. The spring applied brake is released when a DC voltage is applied to the electromagnetic coil and will engage when power has been interrupted. Therefore it is used in applications where a rotating shaft needs to stop quickly or when safe stopping is required in case of power failure. The Inkobrake can also be used for saving energy within a drive train as no power is required when holding the load, unlike a servo that relies on holding current to maintain position. An optional hand release is also available to manually release the brake in the event of continuous power failure.

Fields of applications are:
• electric motors
• wind turbines
• cranes and hoists
• conveyors
• machine tools
• printing machines
• packaging machines
• elevators
• textile machines
• fork trucks
• construction machinery