High Performance Water Cooled Brakes for Mining Equipment - Wcb2 and Wcbd Models

Product Description

Product Description

Product Details for Water Cooled Brake (WCB)

 

Models:

WCB Series: WCB2, WCBD, and WCB3 models with external cooling disc brakes.

• WCS Series: Externally cooled, spring-applied brakes.
• WCSB Series: Combines water-cooled and air-cooled disc brakes in one unit.

• Models: 108WCB, 208WCB, 308WCB, 114WCB, 214WCB, 314WCB, 118WCB, 218WCB, 318WCB, 418WCB, 124WCB, 224WCB, 324WCB, 424WCB, 136WCB, 236WCB, 336WCB, 436WCB, 148WCB, 248WCB, 348WCB, 448WCB.

 

Product Range:

WCB2/WCBD/WCB3 Series:

• High Coefficient Linings: Special high-coefficient linings provide increased torque.
• Dual Piston Design: Optional dual piston design enhances control capabilities.
• Cooling Systems: Suitable for both open and closed-loop coolant systems.
• Thermal Capacity: Up to 5,200 HP (3,878 kW).
• Torque Capacity: Up to 1,180,000 lb-in (133,322 Nm).

WCSB Series:

• Integrated Design: Combines water-cooled and air-cooled brakes in one package, providing dynamic tensioning, static holding, and emergency stop functions, eliminating the need for multiple brakes.
• Friction Material: Specially formulated friction material combined with copper alloy surfaces to reduce or eliminate stick-slip characteristics.
• Thermal Capacity: Up to 3,900 HP (2,908 kW).
• Torque Capacity: Up to 5,548,000 lb-in (626,369 Nm).

WCS Series:

• Emergency Stop Applications: Spring-applied brakes suitable for emergency stop applications.
• Dynamic/Static Torque Ratio: 1:1 dynamic to static torque ratio.
• Thermal Capacity: Up to 2,600 HP (1,939 kW).
• Torque Capacity: Up to 1,030,000 lb-in (116,287 Nm).

 

Product Features

Features:

• Actuation Options: Hydraulic or pneumatic actuation.
• Clutch Configurations: Various clutch configurations.
• Spring-Applied Brake: Spring-applied with hydraulic or pneumatic release.
• Dual Actuation: Dual hydraulic or pneumatic actuation options.
• Marine Corrosion Protection: Full marine corrosion protection package.
• Certifications: Type approval certifications in DNV and ABS.

 

Product Application:

 

Applications:

• Drawworks
• Mooring winches
• Dynamometers
• Paper mills
• Tension brakes
• Unwind stands

 

Spare Parts

Components:

• Support ring segment OD
• Support ring segment ID
• Backplate water jacket
• Copper wear plate
• Drive plate
• Hub
• Nut and bolt
• Friction disc
• Flat head screw
• Release spring
• Center water jacket
• Floating water jacket
• Locking nut
• Stud
• Flat washer
• Airtube holding plate
• Pressure plate
• Airtube
• Clamp tube
• Wear spacer

 

Product Parameters

 

Description	Part Number	Clutch Size	Description	Part Number	Clutch Size
Mounting Flange Assembly	R24-04-304	24WCB2	Mounting Flange Assembly	R36-04-307	36WCB2
Mounting Flange	R24-04-305	24WCB2	Mounting Flange	R36-04-301	36WCB2
Wear Plate	R24-11-307	24WCB2	Wear Plate	R36-11-301	36WCB2
Bolt	X20-08-054	24WCB2	Bolt	X20-08-123	36WCB2
Nut	X20-20-004	24WCB2	Nut	X20-20-016	36WCB2
Screw	X20-01-002	124WCB2	Screw	X20-01-011	136WCB2
Brake Disc Assembly	R24-08-304	24WCB2	Brake Disc Assembly	R36-08-303	36WCB2
Brake Friction Disc	W24-07-301 302	24WCB2	Brake Friction Disc	W36-07-301 302	36WCB2
Brake Disc Core	R24-08-303	24WCB2	Brake Disc Core	R36-08-302	36WCB2
Clamp	R24-09-302	124WCB2	Clamp	R36-09-301	136WCB2
Clamp	R24-09-301	224WCB2	Clamp	R36-09-300	236WCB2
Clamp	R24-09-303	324WCB2	Clamp	R36-09-302	336WCB2
Clamp	R24-09-307	424WCB2	Clamp	R36-09-303	436WCB2
Floating Water Jacket Assembly	R24-11-309	24WCB2	Floating Water Jacket Assembly	R36-11-314	36WCB2
Floating Water Jacket	R24-11-306	24WCB2	Floating Water Jacket	W36-11-302	36WCB2
Flat Washer	X20-27-001	24WCB2	Flat Washer	X20-27-010	36WCB2
Nut	X20-20-030	24WCB2	Nut	X20-20-043	36WCB2
Airbag Fixing Disc	R24-02-304	24WCB2	Airbag Fixing Disc	R36-02-301	36WCB2
Gasbag	R25-20-900	24WCB2	Gasbag	R36-20-901	36WCB2
Plate	R24-03-305	24WCB2	Plate	W36-03-301	36WCB2
Gear	W24-01-306	124WCB2	Gear	R36-01-303	36WCB2
Gear	R24-01-305	224WCB2	Gear	R36-01-302	36WCB2
Gear	R24-01-304	324WCB2	Gear	R36-01-304	36WCB2
Gear	R24-01-307	424WCB2	Gear	R36-01-307	36WCB2
Wear Ring	R24-33-300	24WCB2	Wear Ring	R36-33-300	36WCB2
Static Disk Core Assembly	W24-11-308	24WCB2	Static Disk Core Assembly	W36-11-313	36WCB2

 

What are Water-Cooled Brake Systems?

A water-cooled brake disc consists of a central and stationary aluminum cooling plate with an internal chamber that circulates water coolant. Cast iron sectors mounted on opposite sides of the disc plate allow contact from the friction material carried by discs on the shaft to be slowed down. The cooling plate and iron cast sectors are separated by thermally insulative layers such as thin air gaps. The sectors retain the heat generated from braking for a short period, which is then transferred to the water over a longer period at a rate determined by the conductance of the thermally insulative layers. This design efficiently absorbs and dissipates braking heat, mitigating the risk of overheating.

When are Water-Cooled Brakes Necessary?

Traditional air-cooled braking systems may not suffice in heavy machinery due to insufficient airflow for cooling. In such cases, water-cooled brakes provide a more effective cooling solution. Water has a higher density and faster heat transfer rate compared to air, making it suitable for applications where space is limited and optimal cooling is required.