Category Other

The latest news and headlines from around the global brake industry. This page lists all of the articles in the Other brake news category.

Dellner

Dellner Expands Czech Plant

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…

A Dellner group recently received height-safety training

Dellner Bubenzer Team Takes Height Safety Training

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,…

The global aircraft braking market to grow by $1.29 billion through 2026

Aircraft Braking Market: Major Growth Ahead

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…

Research shows friction wear increases at lower speeds

Faster Friction Equals Less Wear

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…

Galfer is attending two bike events in September

Galfer to Exhibit at Two September Events

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.…

Blubrake and Shimano introduced a new ABS system for E-bikes

Blubrake, Shimano Up Safety for E-bikes

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…

Ferodo Racing is launching brake components for conventional bicyles and E-bikes

FERODO Racing Brakes for Road Bikes, E-Bikes

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.…

Forest River is recalling certain trailers to repair brake defect

Travel Trailers Recalled for Potential Brake Defect

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…

Galfer set for appearance at Eurobike 2022

Galfer Prepares for Eurobike 2022

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…

SHIMANO introduced a new quieter, more consistent rotor

New SHIMANO Rotors: Quieter, More Consistent Braking

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…

FL Technics appointed Kahl Wheels & Brakes COO in Hanover

FL Technics Appoints Wheels & Brakes COO

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 &…

A complete FAQ about bicycle disc brakes

FAQ About Bicycle Disc Brakes

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…

Kaman Corp. has agreed to acquire Parker-Hannifin Corporation's Aircraft Wheels & Brakes division

Kaman Corp. to Acquire Aircraft Wheel & Brake

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…

successfully completing delivery of the 1,100th hill hold brake system to Thales for the Hawkei PMV

ABT Adds New Parking Brake for PMV

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…

Warner Electric positioned to help OEMs accelerate to market

Warner Electric Can Help OEMs Get to Market Quicker

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…

Waupaca Foundry will idle melt production in Etowah, Tenn.

Waupaca Foundry to Idle Melt Production in Etowah

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…

Innovamat aims to synergize the capabilities of Rimsa and Quartz

Innovamat: Best of Both Quartz and Rimsa

MILAN, Italy – A true synergy of focus and people is the key to the success of Innovamat Srl, a joint venture undertaken last year between Italy’s Quartz Srl and Spain’s Rimsa, according to Mario Cotilli, co-CEO of the new…