Brakes for the Oil & Gas Industry

Spring-Set Motor Brakes for Jackup Rigs

The gas and oil industry is made up of a variety of complex business sectors including exploration and production, refining and processing, transportation, oilfield services and more. Spring-set motor brakes are used in both onshore and offshore braking and holding applications like cranes, hoists, winches and jackup rigs. Lifting equipment components on any off-shore workover rig and motion control systems on jackup rigs must be engineered to combat long-term damage from corrosive saltwater, sand, hazardous debris, extreme heat and other harsh conditions inherent in the oil and gas industry.

Heavy-Duty Braking Systems for Safe Operation in Severe Environments

For over 40 years, Stearns brakes have been successfully used worldwide to meet some of the offshore drilling industry's biggest challenges. Our motor brakes are built to sustain harsh conditions caused by the elements and naturally hazardous working environments that accompany petroleum drilling, production and refinement operations. Our industrial brakes are manufactured in compliance with ISO, UL and ABS standards to ensure crew safety and optimal uptime.

Industrial-Grade Motor Brakes with High Thermal Capacity

Heat dissipation is another crucial consideration for the energy sector, where applications often have high ambient temperatures and cycle rates. Enclosure type and mounting position will affect the heat dissipation capability (thermal rating) of motor brakes. All sources of heat should be evaluated when determining the thermal requirements of the system for which the brake is selected. Find thermal capacity ratings by series in our digital brake catalog.

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