BRAKES
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.
OPTIONS:
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- 93" (2.4m) Full Brake
- 68" (1.7m) Short Brake
- 61" (1.5m) Half Brake
- High Brass (Taller) Brake
- Over/Under Brake
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:
OPTIONS:
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- 60" (1.5m)
- 36" (0.9m)
Cincinnati Half Brake - 61" (1.5m) Long
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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