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Storm brake rail clamp operated hydraulically

Storm Brake Rail Clamp Operated Hydraulically

The storm brake system is essential for ensuring the safety and stability of crane systems and other rail-bound equipment exposed to challenging outdoor conditions. The hydraulically operated rail clamp type VZH offers reliable storm protection, minimizing the risk of unwanted movements caused by strong winds or operational interruptions.

Key Features

  • Hydraulic closing and opening mechanism
  • Available in three versions:
    • With hand pump (not self-acting at power failure)
    • With hydraulic power unit (not self-acting at power failure)
    • With hydraulic power unit and pressure storage (self-acting at power failure)
  • Restraining/holding forces up to 256 kN per clamp, with optional increase up to 623 kN per clamp
  • Option for limit switch monitoring of clamp position
  • Compatible with hydraulic power units featuring pressure storage for operation during power outages
  • Lateral compensation for rail misalignments of ±15 mm or more (on request)
  • Available in horizontal and vertical versions
  • Special flange mounting and custom painting available

Advantages

  • High technical flexibility to suit diverse rail clamp system requirements
  • Robust safety performance for storm protection braking systems
  • Reduced maintenance and follow-up costs
  • OEM rail clamp solutions tailored to customer applications

Application Areas

  • Crane systems
  • Offshore and ship installations
  • Steel industry
  • Mining and material handling
  • Wind industry
  • Rail-bound hall roofs and gates

For customized configurations or further technical details, please contact our team for professional support in building your safety rail clamp systems.

Description

Features

  • Hydraulically closing and opening.
  • Type VZH available in 3 versions:
  1. With hand pump, NOT self-acting at power failure!
  2. With hydraulic power unit, WITHOUT self-acting at power failure!
  3. Hydraulic power unit with pressure storage, self-acting at power failure!

Technical benefits

  • Technical flexibility
  • High quality and safety level
  • Reduction of maintenance and follow-up costs
OPTIONS

OPTIONS

  • Special flange mounting
  • Special painting (Please specify RAL color)
  • Special construction
  • Special flange mounting
APPLICATION AREAS

APPLICATION AREAS

  • Crane systems
  • Offshore / Ship
  • Steel industry
  • Mining / Material handling
  • Wind industry
  • Railbound hall roofs / gates

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