Analysis and Selection of Drilling Rig Auxiliary Brake (2)

The installation which be completed by connecting the shaft coupling with a winch drum shaft of electromagnetic auxiliary brake is very simple, and rig personnel can complete the installation and calibration. With the increasing popularity of the disc brake, the electromagnetic brake gradually reflects the greater superiority. The electric signal is easy to detect and can easily form a safety chain with the disc brake. The safety of auxiliary brake has been improved effectively.

The advantage of Eaton brake is large braking torque, small size, light weight. Compared with electromagnetic eddy current brake, the accessories can’t accounted for much advantage. Eaton brake is pneumatic disc brake, and pneumatic control valve performance and quality requirements are very strict. When choose brake, you should consider the safety, easy handling, installation cost, space and other factors. Safety is the first one, and it is essential to be safe, and then consider the control and adaptability. This is a basic safety guidelines that drawworks auxiliary brake should avoid high-speed emergency brake. Too large impact load of the emergency brake can cause damage to the derrick, big rope and winch. What’s more, in the process of derrick, the emergency brake can cause big rope break or job hopping, once it is dangerous and difficult to deal with.

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