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Twiflex brakes for gold mine hoist

Twiflex, a member of the Altra Industrial Motion Group, a supplier of power transmission components, has provided a parking and emergency brake for use on hoists at a gold mine in Elko County, Nevada, US

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Twiflex brakes for gold mine hoist

The Twiflex VCSD-VR is a spring-applied, hydraulically released disc brake, which has been designed for use in harsh environments, as well as heavy-duty dynamic and emergency stopping applications. According...

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