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Mar 21, 2017 - Industries that Rely on Twiflex Brakes

Twiflex brakes are relied on in British Columbia, Alberta and worldwide in multiple industries. Twiflex Limited specializes in the design, manufacturing and supply of advanced braking systems for industrial applications; they offers the widest range of industrial disc brake calipers in the world. Twiflex brakes are found in multiple markets and are used to support several different applications. Keep reading to find out which industries rely on Twiflex brakes, and the different kinds of applications they support.

Looking for Twiflex brakes to support your applications in BC? Gordon Russell stocks several different models and series. Take a look at our inventory, or call us at (604) 940-1627 to request a quote today.

Industries That Use Twiflex Brakes

Twiflex direct braking disc systems are found in industrial applications all over the world, including:

Metals: Twiflex braking systems are a significant part of applications throughout the metal processing and manufacturing industry for reliable and effective holding, as well as emergency stopping. Some applications include:

• Rolling and slitting

• Forging and shears

• Coating and finishing  

• Cranes and haulage  

Marine and Shipping: Twiflex brake systems are used in the marine industry for applications ranging from thrusters braking and main propulsion shaft to weapon systems brakes and winch drives.

Entertainment: Twiflex calipers are used to maintain emergency braking, static holding, and control speed on a wide variety of applications. Some typical applications include:  

• Stage scenery, gear, and props  

• Monorails

• Simulators

• Theme park rides

Mining: For over forty years, Twiflex braking systems have been used to administer safety-critical braking control in the mining industry. Some applications include:

• Draglines and shovels

• Conveyors

• Reclaimers and haulage

• Grinding mills

• Hoists and winders  

Lifts and Escalators: Twiflex disc brake systems are often used on industrial elevators, also known as freight elevators, and mass transit escalators. They are preferred as they provide safe, controlled braking in situations such as power loss and other emergency stops.

Energy: Disc brake systems are used both onshore and offshore in the gas, oil, wave, wind, and tidal industries. Some common applications include:

• Tidal and wind turbine speed control

• Wind turbine yaw motion control

• Draw-works stopping and holding

Looking for reliable, direct acting braking systems to use in your everyday applications. Take a look at Gordon Russell’s Twiflex brake inventory today. Call (604) 940-1627 to request a quote in BC, or request a quote online.