Svendborg Failsafe Brakes BSFG 400

More than 5000 x BSFG 408 brakes are installed worldwide. The BSFG 400 brake is available as Dual-spring only, specially designed for mine hoist applications. It has been mechanically engineered and certified to comply with the strict mine regulations in various locations.

BSFG 400 Dual-Spring Specs

• Weight of caliper without bracket: Approx. 280 kg

• Overall dimensions 520 x 570 x 590 mm

• Pad width (width for heat calculation): 220 mm

• Pad area: (organic) 63,000 mm2 

• Max. wear of pad: (organic) ”11 mm (=14 mm thick - lining)”

• Nominal coefficient of friction: μ = 0.4

• Total piston area - each caliper half: 74.5 cm2

• Total piston area - each caliper: 149 cm2

• Volume for each caliper at 1 mm stroke: 15 cm3

• Volume for each caliper at 3 mm stroke: 45 cm3

• Actuating time (guide value for calculation): 0.4 sec

• Pressure connection/port: 3/8” BSP

• Drain connection port: 1/4” BSP

• Recommended pipe size: 16/12 mm

• Maximum operating pressure 23.0 MPa

• Operating temperature range - general from -20°C to +70°C

Check the BSFG 400 Dual-Spring product sheet to select the best brake for your application.

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