Safety in a six-pack: Page 3

The alignment mechanism is an ingenious patented device. It ensures that an even air gap is produced on both sides of the brake disk when the brake is released.

Before the 'invention' of the alignment mechanism, attempts were made to solve the problem via precise adjustment of the air gap. However, this did not work reliably. Permanent grinding can also - as has already been described - occur simply due to the magnetic attraction between the brake armature disk and the brake disk. Further influencing factors are the air gap and the so-called 'impact' of the brake disk. The smaller the air gap and the larger the impact, the higher the risk that the brake disk grinds when the brake is released, thus producing noises.

Some brake suppliers work in part with very small air gaps to keep the switching noise down. The ROBA -diskstop works with a relatively large air gap, but still switches extremely quietly. It is equipped with a highly effective patented sound damping system which keeps the switching noise low even after the linings have worn down, increasing the air gap.

mayr power transmission offers very different braking systems for all modern stage applications. The power transmission specialist located in Mauerstetten also has the widest and most modern product palette of safety brakes, based on decades of experience in development, manufacture and application.