Keeping passengers safe is an important concern. Draka’s Sure Stop Rope Brake helps ensure passenger safety.
by Douglas Babcock
Most elevator rides are uneventful. The doors open, passengers get on and off, and the elevator moves safely from one floor to another. The vast majority of elevator rides are like this. But what if there is a problem? Ensuring passenger safety is an important concern at Draka Elevator. The Sure Stop Rope Brake helps ensure passenger safety.
Designed for elevator speeds up to 500 fpm (2.5 mps), the rope brake is helping advance safety technology. The one-piece design operates electromechanically, and no additional hydraulic unit is required. Safety and performance are combined in a compact unit that fits in small spaces.
The rope brake is certified to CSA B44.1-04 and ASME A17.5-2004 and has been field tested to verify conformance to ASME A17.1-2007. It has also been tested and certified by the National Elevator Inspection and Testing Center. It carries a one-year warranty in the U.S. and Canada against defects in material and workmanship. It requires 220 VAC +/- 10%, 5A and 50/60 Hz and features rope diameters of 0.375-0.5 inches (9.5-13 millimeters).
The rope brake can be kitted along with everything needed for an installation, including:
- Cable cut to length
- Compensation cable and accessories
- Power wire
- Grips and hanging devices
- Wireway and trough
- Electrical hardware (fasteners, wire nuts, etc.)
- Tools and special components
For more information or product specifications, visit website: www .draka.com.
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