overhead or gantry crane

Hoist brake torque must be sufficient to safely hold the maximum load and handle the worst-case stopping scenario. Start by…

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

Electromagnetic motor brakes are commonly used as compact hoist motor brakes or auxiliary brakes on smaller overhead cranes, wire rope…

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

Electro-hydraulic drum (block) brakes are among the most common crane brakes because they combine strong torque output, reliable fail-safe action,…

Both disc brakes and drum brakes are widely used on overhead and gantry cranes, and “better” depends on the duty…

No. A travel brake is designed to control motion during normal operation—accelerating, decelerating, and stopping the crane along its rails.…

A service brake is used to slow or stop motion during normal operation (dynamic braking). It must dissipate heat, provide…

A hoist is a gravity-loaded system: if power is lost, the load will try to move in the unsafe direction…

On an overhead crane or gantry crane, brakes are typically required anywhere uncontrolled motion could create a safety hazard, damage…