Safety improvements for container crane brakes

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As explained in the first article in this series (WorldCargo News, May 2005, pp60-61), container crane main hoist brakes have a dual role. They serve as holding brakes for normal operations because the motors are used to provide both hoisting and stopping torque.

But they also serve as stopping brakes when, for whatever reason, the main hoist motors have inadequate braking capability for emergency situations. Typical emergencies include loss of electrical power, E-stops, overload trips, overspeed trips and snag loads.

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Safety improvements for container crane brakes

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As explained in the first article in this series (WorldCargo News, May 2005, pp60-61), container crane main hoist brakes have a dual role. They serve as holding brakes for normal operations because the motors are used to provide both hoisting and stopping torque.

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