Direct Acting Brakes

Robust Design. Engineering Driven.

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Direct-acting brakes built to last.

Dings’ simple, reliable direct-acting brake design outperforms and outlasts solenoid-actuated brakes. With one moving part and no complex linkages, our brakes deliver the robust and dependable stopping power your applications demand.

The Dings Difference

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Simple Design

Brakes without linkages that fail or complex mechanisms to adjust. Just a rugged, direct-acting brake that delivers stopping power precisely when and how you need it.

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Simple Installation

Mount it, wire it, run it. Versatile brakes for any configuration, from end mounts, double-C face couplers, marine-duty or hazardous-location housings.

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Simple Support

No call centers. No long waits. Just experts ready to help size your brake, solve problems or connect you with a specialist.

The Dings Designs

Dings Brakes come in a range of configurations to suit endless braking applications*.

*Our engineers can create custom brakes for applications with unique needs.

Dings Dynamics Resources

Find the right brake fast with our helpful and searchable technical resources. Browse our selection guide, cross-reference tools, manuals and media gallery.

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The Dings Story

Dings Co. operates two separate divisions out of its Milwaukee, Wisconsin, facility: Dings Dynamics Group, which provides direct-acting spring-set motor brakes and Dings Magnetic Group, which manufactures magnetic separation equipment. Learn more about our history, capabilities and team.