Specifications

ALIMAK 00000
Adjustment and wear limits
Car stopping positions
If the distance between actual stopping positions empty/ fully
loaded car exceeds value A stated below, the brakes must be
checked by trained/authorized service personnel.
Note: Parking brakes for VFC operated hoists must ALSO be
checked for proper function by testing with rated load or by
torque wrench.
Hoist type A B C
with direct started el. motors 110 mm 40 mm 70 mm
(4.3 in.) (1.6 in.) (2.7 in.)
ALC II controlled direct on line 60 mm 30 mm 30 mm
started electric motors (2.4 in.) (1.2 in.) (1.2 in.)
with VFC operated el. motors 10 mm 5 mm 5 mm
(.4 in.) (.2 in.) (.2 in.)
Static test of brake torque
A static motor brake test shall be carried out at least 2 times a
year – preferable in conjunction with the safety device drop test.
Single motor machineries
Single motor machineries are tested statically with rated load and
additionally 25% overload loaded in the car.
Dual or triple motor machineries
Dual or triple motor machineries are tested statically with rated
load and one motor brake disengaged, ascertaining that the car
does not start to move during the test.
ALIMAK 34616A - 1 /09
Normally B
– empty car
Maximum C
– with pay-load
B
C
Sill
E 6
e 2