The Cincinnati Brake is a fail-safe mechanical pinch brake that holds even without air pressure. The brake holding force for normal operation is provided by air canisters that have a spring to close them in case of zero air pressure. Brakes are offered with either a solid brass lining (shoe) or a woven lining compatible with softer brake fins for use in magnetic brakes. The sizes of the brakes are the following when there is one lead in end. A brake with a lead in at each end is slightly longer.
Bladder style brakes are also available which uses a long rubber tube that, when pressurized with air, provides braking force. They are available in the following sizes:
This Cincinnati Brake is 93" (2.4m) long and has a double flare, which means there are lead ins at both ends of the brake. The standard brake linin...
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This Cincinnati Brake has either a single or double flare, which means there are either a lead in at one end or lead ins at both ends of the brake....
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This Cincinnati Brake has a single flare, which means there is a lead in at one end of the brake. A double flare is shown in the image. The standar...
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