Material Handling
Providing industrial braking systems for cranes, hoists, conveyors, and automated handling equipment requiring accurate load control, repeatable positioning, and dependable stopping performance.
Braking Systems for Overhead Material Handling and Transfer Equipment
Material handling equipment is responsible for moving, lifting, transferring, and positioning products throughout manufacturing facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, and processing operations. Whether controlling a bridge crane carrying heavy loads, positioning an automated shuttle, or stopping a conveyor at a transfer point, braking performance directly influences system control and operational consistency.
Hilliard braking technologies are designed for applications where load control, positioning accuracy, and repeated operating cycles are critical to equipment performance.
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Material Handling Products
Founded in 1905, Hilliard has grown from a one-product business into a global manufacturer serving customers across motion control
Filter Equipment
Complete filtration, separation, and fluid conditioning systems for industrial applications.
Filter Cartridges
High-performance filtration media for contamination control and fluid cleanliness.
Valves
Industrial valve technologies for fluid isolation, flow diversion, and process control.
Drive Train
Mechanical drivetrain systems for power transfer, traction control, and variable speed operation.
Motion Control
Clutch and torque limiting technologies for controlled power transmission and equipment protection.
Engine Starters
Electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic starting systems for industrial engines and turbines.
Industrial Braking Systems
Industrial braking technologies for stopping, holding, positioning, and controlled deceleration.
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Managing Load Control Across High-Cycle Applications
Material handling equipment frequently performs thousands of operating cycles while transporting products, components, and raw materials throughout a facility. Braking systems must provide consistent torque, predictable stopping characteristics, and dependable holding capability across varying load conditions.
Hilliard Products for Material Handling Applications
Holding Suspended and Stationary Loads
Provides braking force for equipment that must securely hold loads during lifting, transfer, storage, or positioning operations.
Controlled Deceleration
Helps manage stopping forces during equipment travel, reducing shock loading on structures, drive systems, and handled materials.
Positioning Accuracy
Supports applications where equipment must repeatedly stop at defined locations throughout the handling process.
Performance in Repetitive Duty Cycles
Designed for equipment that operates continuously through frequent start, stop, and hold sequences.
Featured Case Study or Use Case
Crane, Hoist, Conveyor, and Automated Handling Applications
Material handling systems often combine multiple equipment types working together to transport products through a facility. Each stage requires controlled movement and dependable stopping performance to maintain safe and efficient operation.
Overhead Cranes and Hoists
Provides braking capability for lifting, lowering, and holding functions in load handling applications.
Conveyor and Transfer Equipment
Supports controlled stopping and positioning at transfer points and processing stations.
Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems
Helps maintain accurate positioning during storage, retrieval, and transport operations.
Monorail and Rail-Guided Systems
Provides motion control for equipment transporting materials throughout manufacturing and distribution facilities.
WHY HILLIARD
Why Material Handling OEMs Choose Hilliard
Designed for High-Cycle Operation
Braking systems engineered to maintain consistent torque output across demanding start, stop, and holding cycles common in automated material handling equipment.
Application-Specific Brake Configurations
A broad range of caliper, disc, and motion control products supports overhead lifting, horizontal transport, and precision positioning applications.
Engineered for System Integration
Products developed to integrate with OEM equipment, supporting mechanical layouts, performance objectives, and installation requirements across diverse handling systems.
Manufacturing Experience You Can Build On
Decades of brake design, engineering, and manufacturing expertise supporting industrial material handling equipment operating in demanding production environments.
Application-Focused Products Backed by Engineering Expertise
Technical Knowledge
Proven Performance
Responsive Support