High Torque Nema23 Stepper Motor with Brake for CNC Z-Axis & Industrial Automation Systems

The Nema23 Stepper Motor with Brake is a drive unit that integrates high-precision stepper control with an electromagnetic brake featuring automatic locking upon power loss. It delivers stable torque output while enabling instantaneous position locking, making it particularly well-suited for applications involving vertical loads and high-security positioning requirements.


Description

Model Information

Product Name: Nema23 Stepper Motor with Brake
Motor Type: Hybrid Stepper Motor
Frame Size: 57 × 57 mm (NEMA23 standard)
Phase: 2 Phase
Step Angle: 1.8° (200 steps/rev)
Wiring: 4-wire bipolar
Insulation Class: Class B (130°C)

Electrical Parameters

Rated Current: 1.8A – 5.0A / Phase
Drive Voltage: 1.9V – 60V DC
Phase Resistance: 0.3Ω – 1.2Ω
Phase Inductance: 1.7mH – 6.5mH
Control Mode: Step/Dir pulse control
Microstepping: 1 – 256 (depends on driver)

Mechanical Parameters

Body Length: 41 / 56 / 76 / 80 / 102 / 112 mm
Shaft Diameter: 6.35 mm / 8 mm
Shaft Length: 20 – 25 mm
Shaft Type: Round shaft / D-cut shaft
Weight: 0.68 – 1.5 kg
Rotor Inertia: 135 – 700 g·cm²

Torque Performance

Holding Torque: 0.6 – 3.0 N·m

Typical Models:
Short body: 0.6 – 1.2 N·m
Medium body: 1.2 – 2.0 N·m
Long body: 2.0 – 3.0 N·m

Position Accuracy: ±5% step error
Low-speed Performance: High torque, anti-stall under proper drive conditions

Brake System

Brake Type: Electromagnetic Brake
Rated Voltage: 24V DC
Power Consumption: 3W – 6W
Holding Torque: 1.0 – 2.5 N·m
Response Type: Power-off holding (Fail-safe)
Control Method: PLC / Driver / IO control
Functions: Anti-drop, anti-fall protection, position locking

Environmental & Reliability

Operating Temperature: -10°C ~ +50°C
Storage Temperature: -20°C ~ +70°C
Protection Class: IP20 / IP65 optional
Insulation Resistance: ≥100MΩ (500V DC)
Temperature Rise: ≤80K
Service Life: ≥20,000 hours

Load Capacity

Axial Load: 40N (push) / 130N (pull)
Radial Load: 70N
Axial Play: ≤0.08 mm
Radial Runout: ≤0.02 mm

Typical Applications

CNC machine Z-axis control systems
Vertical lifting platforms
Industrial robotic arms
Automated assembly equipment
Packaging machinery and conveyors
Laser processing and precision positioning systems

Product Overview

The Nema23 stepper motor with brake integrates an electromagnetic holding brake that locks the shaft when power is off, ensuring safe vertical load holding and anti-fall protection. It is widely used in CNC Z-axis systems and industrial automation where precise positioning and safety are critical.