Disc Brake

An industrial disc brake is a braking system that generates torque by using a caliper to clamp one or more pairs of friction pads onto a rotating disc, or rotor, that is fixed to the shaft. The clamping force is applied via an actuator, which can be hydraulic, pneumatic, or electromechanical. These systems can be ‘active’ (power-on to brake) or, more commonly in safety applications, ‘fail-safe’ (spring-applied and power-off to brake). The primary advantages of a disc brake design are its superior heat dissipation capabilities due to the exposed surface of the disc, and its stable, linear torque output which allows for precise and controllable deceleration. Due to these characteristics, industrial disc brakes are the preferred solution for demanding dynamic stopping, emergency braking, and high-torque static holding applications, from wind turbines and rolling mills to large conveyors and crane systems.