Armature-actuated electric disc brake for crane duty. (What's Hot).

From: Product Design & Development | Date: July 1, 2002 | Copyright information

This armature-actuated electric disc brake is designed for use on portal cranes and similar applications. Called the 360 Series AAB brake, it is magnet-body mounted and engineered for ease of maintenance.

The brake is available in four sizes, with static torque ratings of 60, 110, 180, and 300 lbs-ft. NEMA frame sizes 182TC through 444/445TC are offered as well as IEC frames 132C-160C and 132-225D. Among the brake's key features are an IP56 enclosure, universal mounting, ...

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