NEXEN AIR CHAMP FRICTION BRAKES Low Inertia, high thermal dissipation and self-adjusting facings make these ideal for many applications.  Choose between Straight or Tapered bore units in a wide range of operational specifications.  each model comes in a standard Bore Size, with customisation possible through the use of Bushings. There are 10 Imperial and 4 metric Models to choose from.   Applications Controlled Deceleration Rapid Cycling/Indexing Accurate positioning Tension Control (unwind) Stopping Holding Features / Benefits High heat dissipation and thermal capacity from a cooling air passage Self-adjusting for friction facing wear Split friction facing for easy replacement Straight and tapered bores available Torque rating from 5.6 to 1130 Nm [50 to 10,000 in-lb] Operates on standard shop air Simple design with few moving parts for easy installation and maintenance Low inertia Up to six times longer life than electric brakes High efficiency and simple design for low operating costs Repair is simple and inexpensive vs. electric (electric brakes = throw away) Mounting flexibility (horizontal and vertical mounting, wide range of shaft sizes) Lower installed cost - approximately 50% less vs. comparable electric units << back