Pneumatic Brakes

Standard Features

  • Cast or Extruded Aluminum Construction
  • Hardcoated Housings
  • Replaceable, Non-Asbestos Friction Pads
  • Buna N Seals
  • Internal crossover porting for double acting fixed models
  • Can Be Mounted on Linear Rail or Plate. Except 200, 962 Series

Optional Features

  • Spring Retractable Pistons, Except 962 Series
  • Floating Bracket for Single Acting Models
  • Spacers for Metric Disc Thicknesses
  • Special Coatings for Washdown

W.C. Branham has been manufacturing caliper disc brakes since 1981.

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Quick Facts - Dynamic torque (inch/lb)= Dynamic Torque (lbf) x Braking Radius (in.)

Model Dynamic Torque lbf. (N) Disc Diameter Range, in. Bore Diameter, in. Total Friction Pad Area, in.sq. Maximum Pressure, PSI (bar)
P38 70 (311) / 100 PSI Unlimited 1.125 2.0 1000 (69)
P47 144 (640) / 100 PSI Unlimited 1.625 4.0 1000 (69)
P200 288 (1281) / 100 PSI < 16 1.625 8.0 1500 (103)
P200SFUL 288 (1281) / 100 PSI > 16 1.625 8.0 1500 (103)
P491 353.5 (1572) / 100 PSI > 12 2.50 9.14 1500 (103)
P662 693 (3082) / 100 PSI > 14 3.50 19.24 1500 (103)
P962 693 (3082) / 100 PSI 12 -18 3.50 21.96 1500 (103)

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