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Brake trivia you should know


A brake is a device that has the function of slowing down a moving part (or moving machinery), stopping, or keeping it in a stopped state. It is a mechanical part that stops or slows down the moving parts in the machine, commonly known as brakes. The brake is mainly composed of a frame, brake parts and control devices. Some brakes are also equipped with an automatic adjustment of the brake clearance. In order to reduce the braking torque and structural size, the brake is usually installed on the high-speed shaft of the equipment, but the large equipment with high safety requirements (such as mine hoists, elevators, etc.) should be installed on the low-speed shaft close to the working part of the equipment. Brakes on the fan, mounted on rotating brake discs, are used for stop-brake, work braking and emergency braking. In order to reduce the braking torque and the size of the structure, the brake is usually mounted on the high-speed shaft side of the gearbox. The brake is a hydraulically actuated disc brake, which is normally closed and has the function of automatic compensation of brake clearance.