Nearly all spring-set brakes need to be "run-in". The "out of box" torque on new units can be increased approximately 20% by burnishing the friction facings. If the brake is to be applied as a holding brake, or as an emergency stop, or if maximum torque is required without run-in, Carlson-Dimond & Wright, Inc. provides these brakes with dynamically burnished shoe assemblies.

Note that if you order "standard catalog" products, and not the Carlson-Dimond & Wright, Inc. burnished products, you WILL NOT get the benefit of "full" torque acquired through the additional burnishing modification we provide. Please consider this option carefully when you specify a spring-set brake. Specification of Carlson-Dimond & Wright, Inc. part numbers will insure that you get maximum torque capacity "out of the box", which can be crucial in emergency stop applications, or in those applications where you are experiencing unsatisfactory performance of "standard catalog" products.

In addition, Carlson-Dimond & Wright, Inc. can provide spring-set brakes with reduced release pressure of 60 PSI, which is critical in automotive plant applications, where the often high, full release pressure as required by "standard catalog" products is not available.

Contact us today with your braking requirements. Our sales department will be happy to provide part numbers and selection assistance for your application. We also provide custom brake discs made to your specifications.