Stroke brakes

Lift brakes are a key safety feature of crane and hoist drives. They ensure that the load is held stationary, stops in a controlled manner when lowering and minimises the risk of spontaneous movement in the event of a drive failure or power failure.

The most common design is electro-hydraulically braked brakes acting directly on the engine or transmission shaft. The correct design takes into account the rated load, the number of duty cycles, the dynamics of starting and braking and the required braking distance.

A quality lifting brake protects not only the operator and the load being handled, but also the mechanical parts of the drive, reducing shocks in the system and contributing to the long-term operational reliability of the equipment.

Automatic wear compensation brakes are used where stable braking torque is required throughout the life of the shoes without the need for frequent manual adjustment.

The design continuously compensates for the loss of friction material so that the braking torque remains within a defined range and the brake response is repeatable even with a high number of duty cycles.

This increases operational safety, reduces maintenance interventions and reduces the risk of incorrect settings.

Standard stroke brakes

Lift brakes consist of a lever mechanism and a pair of shoes, through which a braking action is exerted on the rotating brake drum by means of an electro-hydraulic brake release. The friction surfaces of the shoes are coated with a suitable friction material for the specific brake application.

Brake design dimensions and other technical parameters can be adapted to specific customer requirements.

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