The latest news and headlines from around the global brake industry. This page lists all of the articles in the Other brake news category.
Budapest – Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems Budapest recently announced the addition of a new robot cell to its automated manufacturing process. This state-of-the-art cell, consisting of two robots, one for movement and the other for feeding components and performing optical inspection,…
The busts of four presidents who shaped America dominate the Black Hills of South Dakota on Mount Rushmore. The debate on the original Mt. Rushmore participants has passed, but who or what might be the members of a Mt. Rushmore…
Source: Dellner Bubenzer announcement STAŇKOVICE, Czech Republic — Heavy-duty brake manufacturer Dellner Bubenzer Group recently expanded its Czech facility, specifically used to manufacture products for on and offshore wind turbine applications across Europe. Dellner Hydratech Czech Republic s.r.o. is strategically…
Source: Dellner Bubenzer announcement VIKA, Sweden — A Dellner group recently took Safety One Training’s wind turbine climbing and rescue certification course, designed for technicians that are required to access and work on wind turbine structures. Dellner supplies rotor, yaw,…
Source: Research and Markets announcement DUBLIN – The global aircraft braking systems market is expected to grow by $1.29 billion by 2026, according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com The recently published “Global Aircraft Braking Systems Market 2022-2026” report indicates…
Source: Kaman Corporation announcement BLOOMFIELD, Conn.– Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN) announced it completed the acquisition of the Parker-Hannifin Corporation Aircraft Wheel & Brake Division on September 16, 2022. Aircraft Wheel & Brake has been a trusted provider of mission-critical wheel and…
Source: TU Wien post VIENNA — A seemingly paradoxical effect: friction normally causes more damage at higher speeds. But at extremely high speeds, it is the other way around. When two metal surfaces slide against each other, a variety of…
Source: Galfer announcement BARCELONA — Brake components brand Galfer will be attending the Italian Bike Festival (Booth P2) from Sept. 9 to 11 in Misano, Italy, and Sea Otter Europe (Stand P017) from Sept. 23 to 25 in Girona, Spain.…
Source: Blubrake announcement MILAN, Italy — E-bikes and e-cargo bikes have earned a fundamental role in future mobility and due to such exponential growth, their use is opening up to an increasingly wide audience: hence the need to develop effective…
Source: Tenneco announcement KONTICH, Belgium — FERODO Racing’s unparalleled success at the highest levels of two- and four-wheel competition has resulted in the development of a new range of top-performing brake pads, discs and fluid for conventional and electric bicycles.…
ELKHART, Ind. — Forest River, Inc., has agreed to recall certain model-year 2020-2022 travel trailers which might have a defect within the braking system. The recall population of 12,141 Coachmen Catalina Travel Trailers and Forest River Inc. Aurora Travel Trailers…
Source: Galfer announcement BARCELONA — In the year of its 70th anniversary, the Spanish company Galfer, a leader in the production of braking systems, is preparing to participate at Eurobike in Frankfurt, celebrating a track record of major growth that…
Source: SHIMANO announcement IRVINE, Calif. — Recognizing rider demand for a quieter, more consistent braking performance, SHIMANO introduces the new RT-CL900 and RT-CL800 disc brake rotors with ICE TECHNOLOGIES FREEZA construction. Designed to significantly reduce heat deformation during long, steep…
Source: FL Technics announcement VILNIUS, Lithuania — FL Technics, a global provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, and a part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed David Kahl as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its Wheels &…
The following article, A COMPLETE FAQ TO DISC BRAKES, was recently posted on CyclingTips.com and below The BRAKE Report is excerpts portions. What are the advantages of disc brakes? Similar to the brakes found in modern cars or motorbikes, disc…
Source: Kaman Corporation announcement BLOOMFIELD, Conn.– Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Parker-Hannifin Corporation to acquire Parker’s aircraft wheel & brake division for $440 million, subject to a customary working capital adjustment and the…
Source: Advanced Braking Technology Limited announcement WANGARA, Australia — Advanced Braking Technology Limited (ASX: ABV) (ABT or the Company) informed shareholders of an important milestone, successfully completing delivery of the 1,100th hill hold brake system to Thales for the Hawkei…
NEW YORK — The following is the second of four articles by Arnold Anderson posted on the Brake Academy’s website concerning the interaction between copper pollution in South San Francisco Bay and emissions from brake components. Copper Pollution in South…
Source: Altra Motion post BRAINTREE, Mass — The rapidly growing demand for compact, battery-powered construction and agriculture equipment has created a highly competitive market environment for equipment original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Warner Electric, a global leader in electromagnetic brake technologies, is…
Source: Waupaca Foundry announcement WAUPACA, Wisc. — Waupaca Foundry will idle melt, molding and core room production and continue iron casting processing operations at its Etowah, Tenn. facility. Parts will transfer to Hitachi Metals, Ltd. operations, as well as to…