Safe use of overhead crane brakes
The reliability of the brake is critical. First, the structure and performance of the brake must be mastered. The fault and its causes must be very clear. It needs to regular inspection and maintenance.
Common faults and causes
a.Insufficient braking torque:
- Brake belt or brake wheel worn seriously or partially damaged;
- There is oil stain or loose main spring between brake belt and brake wheel;
- Some parts are stuck, worn, loose and so on, such as movable hinge clamping, locking nut loose, resulting in adjustment lever loose;
- The drive system of the slack brake is inflexible.
b.The brakes suddenly failed:
- Severe wear or damage of brake belt;
- The long stroke electromagnet is stuck or the rod is dropped between the armature and the horizontal lever.
- Brake main parts damaged or main spring failure;
- Hydraulic push rod or hydraulic electromagnetic push rod do not move;
- Electrical failure and so on.
- Links: overhead crane brakes
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