Introduction

Brake units are sometimes needed on conveyors to bring the belt to a standstill in a shorter period than the natural rundown time.

Brakes are also used in instances where for example, a down hill conveyor is regenerative and can only be stopped by applying a braking force.

This section discusses applications for brake units and provides information on the different types of brakes.

Contents

Beginners guide.  Types of brakes.  Typical layouts.  Location of brakes.  Calculations.  Suppliers.

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