Hoist brake torque must be sufficient to safely hold the maximum load and handle the worst-case…

“Spring-applied, power-released” describes a brake design where mechanical springs apply braking force by default, and external…

Electromagnetic motor brakes are commonly used as compact hoist motor brakes or auxiliary brakes on smaller…

Dynamic braking refers to slowing or stopping a rotating system while it is moving. It requires…

In many high-duty hoisting applications, electro-hydraulic disc brakes can provide performance advantages, especially related to heat…

Yes—many brakes are intended primarily for emergency stopping and holding, especially in fail-safe configurations. In such…