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  GEMCO Brake Systems Application Guide:
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    Brake summary & key features
    Typical description &
       applications hydraulic brakes
    Typical description &
       applications electric brakes
    Selecting brake torque based
       on motor data
    Crane hoist braking torque
    Crane trolley braking torque
Selecting brake size based
   on load data
Overhauling load torque
Brake thermal capacity
Overhauling loads
Hydraulic brake selection for
   bridge cranes
Hydraulic brake torque ratings
   & thermal capacities
DC magnetic shoe brake torque
   ratings & thermal capacities
 
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Brake Systems Application Guide
 
BRAKE SUMMARY AND KEY FEATURES
 
HYDRAULIC, MAGNETIC, AND
ELECTRO-THRUST BRAKE SYSTEMS

 
Gemco Industrial Brakes stop virtually any type of industrial machine. Applications such as indoor and outdoor bridge cranes, gantries, heavy-duty cranes, high duty cycle cranes, lock and dam projects, stacker reclaimers, commercial laundry equipment, and heavy-duty industrial transfer equipment are just some of the uses for Gemco Industrial Brakes.
 
These field-proven, high performance brake systems are tough and reliable, and they provide extended, trouble-free service. That's because they are designed and built to exacting specifications by Gemco. For more than 40 years, Gemco has been an acknowledged leader in brake systems technology for heavy-duty industrial applications.
 

 
BRAKE SYSTEM KEY FEATURES SUMMARY
 

H

HM

AH

AHM

CB

TM

ET

S

DB


Hydraulically Applied


Spring Applied

       


Controlled Stopping

         

Parking

 

 


AISE Rated


 H   - Manual Hydraulic Applied Brake System
 HM  - Manual Hydraulic Brake with Parking
 AH  - Air-Over-Hydraulic Brake System, for remote control
 AHM - Air-Over-Hydraulic Brake with Parking
 CB  - AC Brake, Spring Set
 TM  - DC Brake, Spring Set (Auxiliary Hydraulic Cyl. available)
 ET  - Electro-Thrust, Spring Set Release by Electro-Hydraulic Actuator
       (Auxiliary Hydraulic Cylinder Available)
 DB  - Electro-Thrust, Spring Set Release by Electro-Hydraulic Actuator
       (Auxiliary Hydraulic Cylinder Available)
Note: Custom design and special brake assemblies are available; please consult factory for application assistance.