Ground brakes, a term that may be unfamiliar to most people. In fact, it is mainly used in mobile devices such as cargo transporters. Next, this article will introduce the product characteristics and application scenarios of floor brakes in detail, so that readers can have a more in-depth understanding of them.
Key Product Features of Ground Brakes
The product characteristics of the ground brake are mainly reflected in the following points:
1. Made of high quality steel plate, it can be bolted or welded to the bottom of the mobile equipment.
2. Easy to operate, just step down the foot pedal with your foot to raise and fix the mobile equipment.
3. Built-in springs keep the rubber feet close to the floor, which ensures that the equipment is stable and protects the wheels from prolonged heavy pressure.
Application Scenarios and Limitations
Floor brakes are mainly used on mobile equipment such as cargo transporters or workstation equipment, and are usually installed between the two rear wheels to park the vehicle. Currently on the market are spring-loaded brakes, i.e., the pedal and the pressure plate are equipped with a compression spring. When the pedal is pressed to the end, the self-locking mechanism locks, at this time, the pressure plate can also be moved down 4-10 mm, to ensure the pressure on the ground. However, this ground brake has certain limitations: first, it is only applicable to indoor or flat ground environment, if the mobile equipment needs to be parked outdoors, the ground is more than 10 millimeters low will not be able to park; second, the mobile equipment in the unloaded may be jacked up, and therefore also known as the elevator, which has a certain impact on the stability of its parked car.
Related Reading
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- Single-Brake vs Dual-Brake Casters: Complete Comparison — Detailed braking principle and application scenario comparison including ground brake options.
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Post time: Jul-22-2024

