MHWirth Eddy Current Brakes

Our superior brake models offer the industry’s most advanced dynamic drawworks brake design in
decades. They are built for improved reliability and long service lifetime.

MHWirth’s eddy current brakes (ECB) are

interchangeable with any legacy models of other
manufacturers.

Features and Benefits

 “Stay-dry” magnetic coils
 Improved coil windings
 Coil RTD’s available
 Superior ground wall insulation
 Enhanced magnetic pole shape
 Housing drain for long term storage
 Improved rotor design to reduce “Rotor Pullover”
 ATEX and ISO certification available
 Made in USA

References
Since 2009, MHWirth supplied more than 60 units,
both as an integrated part in MHWirth’s drawworks
as well as stand-alone deliveries for upgrade
projects around the world, for onshore and offshore
rigs.

MHWirth Eddy Current Brake model WN72

Technical Specifications
Model WN64 Model WN72
Torque @ 50rpm 84,000 lb.ft (113,888 Nm) 96,000 lb.ft (130,000 Nm)
Torque @ 150 rpm 105,000 lb.ft (142 300 Nm) 117 000 lb.ft (159 000 Nm)
Max. Speed 600 rpm 600 rpm
Input Voltage 250 VDC 250 VDC
Current @ input V 77.5 amps 74 amps
Power 19.38 kW 18.5 kW
Magnets per brake 2 2
Coils per magnet 2 2
Data is subject to confirmation by the manufacturer.

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Model 64 Performance Curve at 20°C

Model 72 Performance Curve at 20°C

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