A400-T400 SH Caliper Brake
Spring-applied, hydraulically released failsafe A400 caliper brake delivering up to 8,366 lbf of braking force.
Industrial Caliper Brakes
Manufactured in the United States, our caliper, or arm-style, brakes provide reliable, fail-safe operation for a wide range of heavy-duty industrial applications.
Industrial Caliper Brakes Adaptable to a Wide Range of Applications
Industrial caliper disc brakes (arm-style design) apply braking force to a rotating disc to stop or control a load. Braking force is generated by a combination of thruster clamping force and friction between the brake pads and disc surface. These systems use pivoting arm calipers and piston-driven thrusters to apply force to the brake pads, creating friction against the disc or rotor to decelerate or hold motion. Hilliard industrial caliper disc brakes are available in direct applied air, direct applied hydraulic, and spring-applied configurations for a wide range of applications.
Key Features of Hilliard Caliper Disc Brakes
Manufactured in the U.S.
Competitively priced Hilliard brakes are made in the U.S. Not every caliper company can say the same.
Easy Availability
Common calipers, thrusters, and components are available from stock.
Adaptability
Flexible torque control, through variation in disc diameter and multi-caliper configurations, allows use across many applications.
Faster Serviceability
Shared components across configurations reduce inventory requirements and simplify maintenance, for faster serviceability.
A400-T300 SH Caliper Brake
Spring-applied, hydraulically released failsafe A400 caliper brake delivering up to 5,580 lbf of braking force.
A300-T300 SH Caliper Brake
Spring-applied, hydraulically released failsafe A300 caliper brake providing up to 3,180 lbf of braking force.
A400-T400 HS Caliper Brake
Hydraulically applied, spring-released A400 caliper brake producing up to 8,081 lbf of braking force at 1,600 psi.
A300-T300 HS Caliper Brake
Hydraulically applied, spring-released A300 caliper brake producing up to 3,200 lbf of braking force at 1,400 psi.
A400-T400 SA Caliper Brake
Spring-applied, pneumatically released failsafe A400 caliper brake delivering up to 8,366 lbf of braking force.
A400-T300 SA Caliper Brake
Spring-applied, pneumatically released failsafe A400 caliper brake delivering up to 5,580 lbf of braking force.
A300-T300 SA Caliper Brake
Spring-applied, pneumatically released failsafe A300 caliper brake producing up to 3,180 lbf of braking force.
A300-T200 SA Caliper Brake
Spring-applied, pneumatically released failsafe A300 caliper brake providing up to 930 lbf of braking force.
A400-T400 AS Caliper Brake
Pneumatically applied, spring-released A400 caliper brake producing up to 8,400 lbf of braking force at 67 psi.
A300-T300 AS Caliper Brake
Pneumatically applied, spring-released A300 caliper brake delivering up to 3,200 lbf of braking force at 66 psi.
A300-T200 AS Caliper Brake
Pneumatically applied, spring-released A300 caliper brake delivering up to 950 lbf of braking force at 80 psi.
HOW IT WORKS
How Industrial Braking Systems Work
Industrial brakes convert motion into controlled stopping or holding force by applying friction to a braking surface. Depending on the application, the brake may be spring-applied for fail-safe engagement and then released electrically, hydraulically, or pneumatically during normal operation. Hilliard’s industrial caliper brakes use pivoting arm calipers and piston-driven thrusters.
Why High-Performance Friction Brakes Matter
Protects People, Processes, and Equipment
Braking is about maintaining control, reducing risk, preventing runaway conditions, and protecting operators, equipment, and throughput. Hilliard’s industrial caliper brakes are designed for safety, reliability, and performance in demanding environments.
Supports Fail-Safe Operation
Fail-safe design is important in conveyors, marine propulsion systems, cranes, and other applications where uncontrolled motion can create serious safety and operational issues.
Improves Serviceability and Life Cycle Performance
Our industrial brake calipers are designed for easy adjustment and pad replacement, with manual release features, monitoring options, and maintenance-friendly design detail. These advantages can reduce downtime, simplify service, and help equipment owners get longer life from the braking system.
Enables Better Application Fit
Brake performance depends on more than one component. Torque requirements, disc size, release method, environmental exposure, and other factors all affect system performance. Hilliard’s wide variety of products and custom support make it easier to align the brake system with the real operating demands of the machine.
Industries
Hilliard Caliper Brakes Trusted Across Critical Industries
Heavy-duty Hilliard industrial caliper brakes are engineered for demanding machinery.
WHY HILLIARD
Why Industrial Companies Choose Hilliard Industrial Caliper Brakes
Application-Focused Engineering
Engineered for OEM integration, durability, and consistent performance across demanding applications.
Flexible Manufacturing Capabilities
A caliper company with in-house manufacturing to meet application-specific requirements and evolving equipment designs.
Strict Quality Standards
Hilliard’s high-performance friction brakes are built to ensure repeatable mechanical performance, reliability, and long service life.
Integration and Application Support
Backed by engineering support and a global distributor network to provide long-term braking system performance.
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