What does a crane brake do? Crane brakes provide stopping and holding functions that secure the lifted loads in hoist applications. Crane brakes are often referred to as shoe brakes and have many moving parts. Brakes have many parts such as brake shoes, pins, bushings, keepers and springs, that wear out and need welding and […]
Part 2: Remanufactured crane brakes are available at a fraction of the cost of new
Last week, you learned CMT’s remanufactured brakes give you manufacturer’s new quality at a fraction of replacement cost. Over the years, we have developed our own special set of modifications for different manufacturer’s brakes to extend their life in the field. Many of these take the form of synthetic bushings, case hardening pins and specialized […]
Benefits of CMT remanufactured industrial crane brakes part 1
Did you know CMT remanufactured crane brakes give you manufacturer’s new quality at a fraction of replacement cost? Remanufactured crane brakes costs normally range from 70% for small brakes to 30% for large units versus replacement. All brakes feature a one-year warranty – the same as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Because we remanufacture, not […]