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.
| 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:
| 60” (1.5m) |
| 36” (0.9m) |