Braking system helps Indian port crane keep materials flowing

07 April, 2022

Stromag Type T service brakes are designed to provide consistent braking force over an entire service life. This ensures that any slippage is avoided, performance is maintained and that the braking torque value doesn’t decrease below acceptable levels.

Braking force is provided by a highquality spring pack, which is subjected to rigorous internal testing by Stromag to ensure reliability over hundreds of thousands of cycles and a high number of duty cycles per hour. Furthermore, an integrated hydraulic system to release the brake reduces the risks of leakage from external piping, maximising reliability and ensuring a compact design. The arrangement of the brake arms in a V shape provides huge braking force within a reduced footprint. Each brake for the crane was specified with an additional performance margin so that it could operate with extra assurance over a long period.

The SVK400 disc couplings feature a ventilated disc to provide improved thermal capacity. Designed to compensate for torque shocks and peaks, the SVK400 is optimised to be a perfect match for the braking system.

The benefits of a complete system

“We are a provider of complete braking systems, which unlocks benefits for our customers,” Gore explains. “A perfect match between brake and disc ensures an optimum friction coefficient of the brake friction material and the surface of the disc. This ensures correct and stable brake torque, providing consistent braking performance and exceptional reliability.”

The TRF crane at Paradip harbour also benefits from localised maintenance support. Stromag has a large presence in India, with a manufacturing plant located in Pune, Maharashtra. The facility features its own design and hydraulics teams, as well as highly trained service technicians to provide installation, commissioning and maintenance services.

Gore concludes: “By providing a complete braking package, we could ensure consistent braking performance for the TRF crane at Paradip harbour despite high duty demands. This was incredibly beneficial, allowing IFFCO to secure its supply of raw materials and safeguard productivity. With routine maintenance and one replacement of the brake linings, the crane braking system has operated trouble free for 16 years.”

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