Why thrusters
Robust, energy-efficient, low-maintenance.
Common sizes
Galvi drum brakes 160–630 mm; Pintsch Bubenzer disc brakes across the full range.
Glossary
Thruster Brake
A thruster brake uses an oil-filled thruster (centrifugal impeller in an oil reservoir) to lift the brake springs. Loss of power drops the brake on.
FAQs
- How fast does a thruster brake release?
- 0.3–1 second typical.
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