What is a rail clamp and how is it different from a rail brake?
A rail clamp grips the rail head or rail sides to secure a rail-mounted machine in…
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What is a storm brake and when is it required?
Learn moreA storm brake is a dedicated safety device used to secure rail-mounted equipment against wind loads…
What brakes are typically used on cranes and hoists?
Learn moreCranes and hoists commonly use fail-safe brakes on the hoisting mechanism because power loss must not…
Why do downhill conveyors need special braking or holdback systems?
Learn moreDownhill conveyors can become regenerative: gravity causes the loaded belt to drive the motor rather than…
What is a two-stage (two-step) braking system and why is it used?
Learn moreTwo-stage braking (also called two-step or dual-rate braking) applies braking torque in two phases: a controlled…
What is the difference between normally open and normally closed brakes?
Learn more“Normally open” and “normally closed” describe the brake’s state when no power is applied. A normally…