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Heavy-duty brakes fortify wind turbines.(Design by Objective)

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Emergency braking requirements of today's wind turbines under maximum conditions can be compared to those of a 40-ton mining truck driving down a 25% grade at 87 miles per hour with a cliff 1/4 mile ahead. To meet these demands, ERS Series electrically released, spring-engaged brakes serve as pitch brakes for wind turbines that require both static holding power and the ability ...

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