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Electro Thrust (Model ET) Shoe Brakes
ET Brake Setting Times & Approximate Brake Weights
 
ET Brake Setting Times
 

	Time To Set (sec.)		Time To Release (sec.)
Brake Type	Without Valve	With Valve	Without Valve	With Valve
ET8	1.1	1.5-7.2	0.26	0.7-9.5
ET10	0.75	1.3-7.3	0.33	0.8-11.6
ET13	0.75	1.3-7.3	0.33	0.8-11.6
ET16	0.45	0.8-3.8	0.18	0.5-6.8
ET19	0.35	0.7-3.0	0.11	0.5-8.4
ET23	0.27	0.4-1.7	0.16	0.4-7.5
ET30	Consult Factory

 

Times are based on the actuator stroke at the optimum setting. As the brake lining wears the actuator stroke will increase, which will in turn increase setting times. Setting times are also based on the brake set at rated torque. A reduced torque setting will increase brake setting times.

 

Approximate Brake Weights
ET8	140 lbs.
ET10	150 lbs.
ET13	250 lbs.
ET16	400 lbs.
ET19	640 lbs.
ET23	875 lbs.
ET30	1,500 lbs.