Mechanical Brakes
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Standard features include:
- Cast or extruded aluminum construction
- Hardcoated housings
- Spring retractable piston(s)
- Replaceable, non-asbestos friction pads
- Unlimited disc diameter, M38, M47, M200UL series
- Up to 16-inch disc diameter, M200 series
- Zinc plated floating bracket, M38 & M47 series
- Machined lever and cam, M38 & M47 series
- Stamped, heat-treated one-piece lever arm and cam, M200 series
- Adjustment nut for pad wear
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M38/M47 Series
- Dynamic torque (inch/lb) 2.69 x Lever Force (lb.) x braking radius
Cam Lever Travel Data:
- 15º maximum lever travel when friction pads are new and with 1/32" gap on each side of disc.
- Periodic tightening of lock nut will reduce travel of lever and will allow 1/4" wear on each friction pad.
- 90º maximum lever travel after 3/16" wear on each friction pad and without intermediate tightening of lock nut.
- Power Factor: M38F and M47F Series 1X, 200 Series 3.5X
M200 Series
- Dynamic torque (inch/lb) 7.45 x Lever Force (lb.) x braking radius
Cam Lever Travel Data:
- Gap between friction pad faces and disc when new = .048" total.
- Angular movement of lever required to actuate brake when new = 7º 30'.
- Maximum axial movement without intermediate adjustment = .387".
- .208" total wear allowed before adjustment of each side.
- Power Factor: M38F and M47F Series 1X, 200 Series 3.5X
Technical Videos
How to Adjust Your Branham Mechanical Brake
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