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2 Safety
2.3 Correct use
Stepless holding brakes (SHB) are intended for use
in machines and systems and may only be used for
the purpose ordered and confirmed. Use outside the
respective technical specifications is considered incor-
rect.
Stepless holding brakes (SHB) are used for holding and
decelerating on profile rails.
Stepless holding brakes (SHB) prevent unintentional fall-
ing or crashing of gravity-loaded axles.
• Not suitable for use in potentially explosive atmos-
pheres
2.4 Handling
Before mounting, the brake must be checked for proper condi-
tion (visual inspection). Not considered to be proper:
• External damage
• Outer oiling
• External soiling
The function of the brake must be checked both after
installation and after prolonged periods of system inactivity.
2.5 Required protective measures by the user
• Covering of moving parts to protect against
crushing and entrapment.
• Provision of an additional corrosion protection measure if the
brake is used in extreme environmental conditions or
outdoors with direct weather influences.
2.6 Dimensioning of further machine elements
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The effect of the maximum and minimum brak-
ing force on the other machine components must
be taken into account for sufficient dimension-
ing. The stepless holding brake (SHB) observes
a maximum braking force of 2.5 x nominal hold-
ing force and a minimum braking force of 1
x nominal holding force of the brake. If further
brakes are arranged behind the stepless holding
brake (SHB), the load is added if the braking
times of the different brakes overlap.
