Function of Wedge Rail Crane Brake

     Windproof iron wedge brakes are specialized electro-hydraulic safety devices designed to secure large rail-mounted equipment—such as gantry, portal, and loading cranes—against high winds in open-air environments. They operate by inserting a wedge between the brake wheel and rail, providing robust anchoring to prevent accidental movement.

     Application: Used as auxiliary braking on ports, docks, and outdoor storage yard cranes.
     Operation: Activated by springs to lock and released by hydraulic power.
     Safety: Acts as a windproof parking brake but can also function as a dynamic brake in emergencies.
     Functionality: Often paired with limit switches to ensure the brake is locked when the crane is idle.

Product selling points:
    Compact structure and beautiful shape.
    Matched with Ed thruster, with excellent action performance, good sealing performance, and enclosure protection grade of IP65.
    The friction block is made of advanced high wear-resistant steel with reliable performance.
    The main swing hinge points are installed with self-lubricating bearings, with high transmission efficiency, fast, sensitive and reliable action, and long service life.
    Manual release, easy to maintain.
     It has a travel switch to display the working status.