OverviewPT Tech's oil-cooled hydraulic (wet) brake is a custom solution developed for the mining industry. This single assembly provides two functions: a spring-set parking brake and a master-cylinder-operated dynamic service brake for underground mining vehicles. PT Tech engineers brakes to OEM specifications and adapts each design to the equipment and its operating environment. OEMs receive aftermarket protection through customer-specific part numbers, patent protection and unique configurations.
Applications- Underground mining vehicles
- OEM mining equipment
- Load-haul-dump (LHD) machines and underground haul trucks
Technical specifications- Service Brake Torque at 1,000 psi: 1,250 lb-in per 100 psi
- Max. Service Brake Pressure: 1,400 psi
- Nominal Parking Brake Torque (New): 17,200 lb-in
- Nominal Parking Brake Torque (Worn): 14,000 lb-in
- Min. Parking Brake Release Pressure: 325 psi
- Max. Parking Brake Release Pressure: 2,200 psi