The brake is a very popular choice for heavy duty casters. Brake allows users to stop the trolley in sports and they lock in place, this can be for application purpose or increase security by reducing the chance of the car. There are many different types of the caster brake can be used with different characteristics. This paper will discuss some of the more popular brake design.
1. Polyurethane CAM brake
Polyurethane CAM brake using CAM made by polyurethane. CAM is used to strengthen the operation a plate of surface of the wheel, wheel lock in place. CAM driver can from all kinds of different ways, from processing to lever type directly into the CAM. Polyurethane CAM brake provides a good holding force, can be adjusted depending on the CAM is far into the wheel. Another advantage, this type of brake is driving method can use the foot, so operator strain from bent down to start a hand can be eliminated. These brakes can be installed in the main or along the caster.
2. Surface contact brake
In the face of the contact brake using a threaded rod to promote a plate to the operation of the surface of the wheel. Threaded rod has a handle attached to the end of it, is by hand tightening. These brakes provide a large clamping force, is a good big load application. These brakes can be installed in the main or along the caster. This type of defect of the brake is operators need to bend down and tighten/loosen the brake by hand, improve operator strain, can take more time than a foot drive brake.
3. Side brake
While the brake pedal using the feet of the caster, when driving, according to a washer as the center of the wheel. The brake is very easy to lock and unlock and can accomplish the feet of the operators. They also take up very little room, because they are installed in the side of the Medium duty casters, suitable for turning radius of the caster.
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