Ask anyone who runs heavy equipment which part of the cycle worries them most, and many will say the stop. A motor that starts slowly is an inconvenience. A motor that won’t stop when it should is a risk to people, loads, and machines.
That is why braking gets real attention in lifting, pumping, and other industrial work. A stop often needs to be quick. It also needs to be controlled. Getting both takes the right drive and, in many cases, the right braking parts.
This post looks at how a drive fits into the picture, which braking products Veikong Electric offers, and what to prepare before choosing a setup.
Start With the Drive
Braking makes more sense once you know what a variable frequency drive (VFD) does. Veikong Electric describes it as an electronic system that controls an AC induction motor. It manages torque, speed, and direction, and it brings the motor up to speed at a controlled rate.
The company says a VFD system has three parts:
- AC motor: Commonly a three-phase induction motor.
- Main drive controller: Solid-state electronics with a DC-link or filter, a switch, and an inverter section.
- Monitoring and control interface: The way an operator starts and stops the motor, adjusts speed, and changes direction.
Stopping is built into drive control from the start. Braking parts extend it.
When Does a VFD Make Sense?
Veikong recommends a VFD in several situations. Stopping belongs to the same control picture, so the list is worth knowing. It includes:
- Controlling the speed of a manufacturing process.
- Giving a smooth start and controlled acceleration to operating speed.
- Saving energy where load torque and power vary.
- Improving processes and quality in areas such as speed, temperature, tension, pressure and torque.
- Running a motor in specialized patterns to reduce mechanical and electrical stress.
The site also notes that VFDs have become compact and versatile over the years, thanks to microprocessors replacing solid-state elements.
The Three Braking Products in Veikong’s Range
Veikong lists these braking-related items in its product menu:
- Braking Chopper
- Aluminum Resistor
- Ripple Resistor
Each one has its own downloadable datasheet. Ratings and model numbers are best confirmed with the technical team, since the datasheets are the place to check exact specifications.
Where Stopping Matters Most: Lifting
Veikong’s clearest braking material is on its hoist and crane page. It describes drives for lifting with reliable braking control, quick stop, and DC excitation control. The stated goal is a system that is safe, reliable, and efficient.
The page also says the company offers several drive types for lifting work: translational structural, full inverter, and dynamic braking frequency inverter. Cranes and hoists differ a great deal, so the right choice depends on the machine.
The idea behind the brake control is simple. Electrical braking is set up to match mechanical braking. Together they act as a protective lock on the system.
What Else a Lifting Drive Needs to Do
Stopping is only part of the picture. A lifting drive also has to hold a load steadily at low speed and work alongside other motors. Veikong’s page lists these features:
- DC excitation: Improves torque response so the motor delivers output torque quickly.
- High starting torque at low frequency: Flux vector control keeps high-torque operation stable at low speed.
- Motor self-tuning: Static and dynamic, with online correction.
- Multiple motor switching: Stores several sets of motor parameters so one drive can handle different motors.
- Synchronous speed: Master-slave control keeps two lifting mechanisms moving together.
- Power equalization: One motor runs on speed control and the other on torque control, so two large motors share the load.
- Communication: Supports PROFIBUS-DP and MODBUS for links with PLCs.
These drives are used for lifting, pitching, luffing, wheelbarrow, gyration, and grabbing work.
Other Parts in the Same Product Family
A braking setup rarely stands alone. Veikong groups several support products in the same catalog, so a buyer can look at the whole drive system in one place.
Chokes (reactors):
- DC Choker
- AC Input Choker
- AC Output Choker
Filters:
- AC Input Filter (EMI)
- AC Output Filter
- Sine-Wave Filter
- Harmonic Filter
Alongside these sit the drive ranges themselves, including the VFD500, VFD530, VFD550, and VFD580, as well as bypass and online soft starters. Seeing the full range helps when a project needs more than one part.
Choosing a Braking Setup: What to Have Ready
Veikong’s site does not publish a sizing formula for choppers and resistors, so the safest route is to talk to the technical team early. Arrive with clear answers to a few questions.
- What is the machine? Veikong has solution pages for oil and air compressors, hoists and cranes, pumps, injection machines, washing machines, and plastic molding machines. Stopping needs differ across all of them.
- How fast must it stop? Some jobs need a quick stop. Others only need a smooth one. Say which you need.
- Is there a mechanical brake? On lifting equipment, Veikong’s approach is to match electrical braking with mechanical braking. Tell the team what is already fitted.
- Which drive are you using? Your drive model shapes which braking parts make sense.
- How many motors are involved? Some lifting jobs use two motors, and the drive features above are built for that case.
Clear answers here save time and lead to a better match.
Who Is Behind These Products?
Shenzhen VEIKONG Electric Co., Ltd. researches, manufactures, and trades high-, medium-, and low-voltage frequency inverters. It gives 2004 as its founding year and reports more than 20 years of experience.
The team says it has that same depth of experience in theoretical research, product development, and quality management. Its drives use SPWM, sensorless vector control, and vector and torque control technology.
On quality and standards, the site says:
- Drives follow the ISO9001 standard for quality management.
- Products have passed CE certification and other technical approvals.
- The company works to ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 requirements for environment and occupational health and safety.
- Their products can directly replace or match those from Europe, the United States, Japan, and other brands.
There are various industries using Veikong products, including petroleum, chemical, melting, hoisting, electric power, building materials, water supply, plastics, textiles, printing, and packing.
Read Also: How to Size a VFD for Your Motor: A Complete kW/HP Selection Guide
Summary
A motor needs a good stop as much as a good start. A VFD gives control over speed, torque, and direction, and braking choppers and resistors support the stopping side of the job. Veikong Electric lists a Braking Chopper, an Aluminum Resistor, and a Ripple Resistor. It also builds lifting drives around reliable brake control, quick stop, and DC excitation.
If you are planning a braking setup, gather your motor, drive, and application details first. Then check the datasheets and confirm the match with the Veikong team before you order.