Caliper Disc Brake Resources
Pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and spring-applied brakes for stopping, holding, and tensioning applications.
Product lines: PFS Series (pneumatic spring-applied), FS Series, H/P Series, M/MH Series.
Downloadable Resources
Selecting & Sizing Caliper Brakes
Caliper Disc Brakes
Product Guide
Caliper Disc Brakes
Brochure
Caliper Disc Brakes
Cross Reference Guide
Pneumatic Spring Applied Brakes Guide
Brake Disc and Hub Assemblies
Installation & Maintenance Guides
- FS200 Installation and Maintenance Guide
- FS200FUL Installation and Maintenance Guide
- H491D Installation and Maintenance Guide
- H491DR Installation and Maintenance Guide
- H491SF Installation and Maintenance Guide
- H662DR Installation and Maintenance Guide
- P38SF Installation and Maintenance Guide
- P38SRF Installation and Maintenance Guide
- P491D Installation and Maintenance Guide
- P491DR Installation and Maintenance Guide
- PFS400 Installation and Maintenance Guide
- PFS400-EP Installation and Maintenance Guide
Articles
Selection & Sizing
- Pneumatic Spring-Applied Brakes FAQ: Fail-Safe Stopping and Holding
- Industrial Caliper Brakes 101: Which Works Best for My Application?
- Mechanical, Pneumatic or Hydraulic Brakes: What is Best for My Application?
- Selecting a Caliper Disc Brake for Your Industrial Application
- Smart Strategy for Selecting Industrial Brake Calipers to Maximize System Performance
- [VIDEO] How to Properly Size and Select a Caliper Disc Brake
- [VIDEO] How to Size and Select a Spring Applied Brake
- 17 Real-World Uses for Industrial Caliper Brakes
Application Guides
- Caliper Disc Brakes in a Conveyor System: Common Functions and Questions to Evaluate
- Tensioning Solutions with Caliper Disc Brakes
- Wind Turbine Control: Harnessing Mother Nature Using Caliper Brakes
- [VIDEO] Applications for Disc/Hub Assemblies of Caliper Disc Brakes
- When is it Appropriate to Use Hydraulic Spring Applied Caliper Brakes?
- How Hydraulic Spring Applied Brakes Help Abrahamson Nurseries Work Safer
- Hydraulic Brakes: A Breakdown of Their Primary Functions and Applications
Product Deep Dives
- Unlocking Excellence: A Deep Dive into the PFS38 Fail Safe Brake by W.C. Branham
- Product Release: PFS38 Pneumatic Spring Applied Brake
- [VIDEO] What is a Fail-Safe Brake?
- Benefits of Pneumatic Spring Applied Caliper Disc Brakes
- [VIDEO] Linear Brakes: Caliper Disc Brakes Re-Imagined
- [VIDEO] What is a Brake Caliper and How Does it Work?
- Custom Manufacturing Case Study: How We Designed Stainless Steel Brakes