The Function and Composition of the Braking System

The braking system of a forklift is used for slowing down or stopping while driving, and for prolonged parking on flat ground or slopes. It is divided into two parts, one is the service brake and the other is the parking brake. The service brake is used for frequent general driving speed control and parking, also called foot brake. The parking brake is used for braking after parking, or emergency braking when the service brake fails also called hand braking.

Types of Forklift Brake Systems

(1) Classification according to the function of the braking system

The function of the braking system can be divided into service braking system and parking braking system. Used to lower a moving forklift. The braking system at low speed or even parking is called the service braking system; the braking system used to keep the stopped forklift in place is called the parking braking system.

(2) Classification by energy of braking operation

According to the energy of braking operation, the braking system can be divided into the manual braking system and the dynamic braking system. Manpower is the only system braking system that uses kinetic energy for braking is called a human braking system; the braking system that uses the potential energy in the form of air pressure or hydraulic motor pressure converted from the power of the engine is called a dynamic braking system.

(3) Classification according to the transmission method of braking energy

According to the transmission method of braking energy, the braking system can be divided into mechanical type, hydraulic valve type, pneumatic type, and so on. A braking system that uses two or more energy-uploading methods at the same time is called a combined braking system.

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