Pintsch Bubenzer Industrial Failsafe Brakes
Preferred supplier to the Port and Ship Building Industry in South Africa.
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Pintsch Bubenzer Industrial Failsafe Brakes Supplied by Vento.
Vento Industrial Solutions are proud distributors of Pintsch Bubenzer Brakes.
Pintsch Bubenzer preferred supplier to the Port and the Ship Building Industry in South Africa
With their innovative management style and R & D departments, their products keep evolving to meet ever-growing market demands. With offices and distributors around the world, Pintsch Bubenzer is a market leader in the following fields.
Container Cranes
Main hoist brakes, Service brakes, Emergency brakes, Gantry brakes, Storm brakes.
Material Handling
Stacker Reclaimer brakes, Bucket wheel brakes, Overland conveyors brakes, Emergency brakes, Storm Brakes, Gantry brakes, Slewing brakes.
Shipbuilding and Marine
Anchor Winch brakes, Bow Thruster brakes, Deck Crane brakes.
Pintsch Bubenzer Motor mounted brakes IP67 Lloyds approved brakes are designed for the harsh conditions that marine vessels face every day.
Wind Generators
Pintsch Bubenzer has a dedicated product range especially for this industry and is often the first choice for Engineers in this field
- Motor Mounted Disc Brakes IP67 and up to 10 000nm
- Electromagnetic brakes
- Thruster Released Disc Brakes
- Thruster Released Drum Brakes
- Hydraulically released Disc Brakes
- Emergency Brakes
- Storm Brakes
- Rail Clamp Brakes
Product range
Why specify Vento
- Authorised South African distributor for Pintsch Bubenzer
- OEM-trained technicians based in Pinetown, KZN
- Stock holding of common service brakes and lining kits
- On-site commissioning across Durban, Richards Bay and inland
Frequently asked questions
- Are Pintsch Bubenzer brakes Lloyds approved for marine duty?
- Yes — the motor-mounted IP67 range is Lloyds approved and engineered for the harsh marine and offshore environments deck cranes and bow thrusters operate in.
- Which Pintsch Bubenzer brake is used on container crane main hoists?
- High-torque thruster-released disc brakes (SB / SF series) are the standard choice on STS container crane main hoists, with the rail clamp and storm brake range securing the gantry.
- Do you supply Pintsch Bubenzer rail clamps and storm brakes for South African ports?
- Yes — Vento Industrial Solutions stocks and commissions Pintsch Bubenzer rail clamps and storm brakes for Transnet and private terminals across Durban, Richards Bay, Ngqura and Cape Town.
- Can you retrofit Pintsch Bubenzer brakes onto existing cranes?
- We carry out brake retrofits and upgrades on existing crane structures — full mechanical, hydraulic and electrical integration with current control systems.
- What lead time can I expect on spares?
- Common wear parts (linings, springs, thruster seals) are typically ex-stock from Pinetown; OEM-built brake assemblies follow Pintsch Bubenzer factory lead times, usually 6–12 weeks.