---
title: "Brake Assembly"
industry: "Other Transport Equipment Manufacturing"
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  spec:
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    typical_range: "0.5-2.5 MPa hydraulic pressure, 0-120°C operating temperature, 0-15 m/s linear velocity"
    unit: "Nm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 350
    unit: "°C"
    consequence: "Fade phenomenon due to pad glazing at temperatures above 350°C, where organic binders decompose and form low-friction glassy surface layer"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Hydraulic fluid contamination with 5+ μm particles exceeding ISO 4406 18/16/13 cleanliness level"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Install 3 μm absolute filtration with differential pressure monitoring at 0.15 MPa"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Pad material thermal degradation at sustained 300+°C for 60+ seconds"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Implement copper-cored pads with 450°C thermal limit and embedded thermocouples at 5 mm depth"
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    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:BRAKE_PADSHOE"
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  brake-drumdisc:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:BRAKE_DRUMDISC"
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  actuation-mechanism:
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  mounting-bracket:
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    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 15484:2008 - ROAD VEHICLES - BRAKE LINING ASSEMBLIES - SHEAR TEST PROCEDURE FOR DISC BRAKE PADS AND DRUM BRAKE LININGS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Brake Assembly

## 1. Technical Definition
A mechanical assembly that applies friction to slow or stop the motion of end trucks in material handling systems.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-2.5 MPa hydraulic pressure, 0-120°C operating temperature, 0-15 m/s linear velocity**. Failure boundary: **Friction coefficient drops below 0.35, pad temperature exceeds 350°C, hydraulic pressure falls below 0.3 MPa**, Mechanism: **Fade phenomenon due to pad glazing at temperatures above 350°C, where organic binders decompose and form low-friction glassy surface layer**.

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Hydraulic fluid contamination with 5+ μm particles exceeding ISO 4406 18/16/13 cleanliness level | 8 | Seal extrusion and hydraulic pressure loss below 0.3 MPa | Install 3 μm absolute filtration with differential pressure monitoring at 0.15 MPa |
| Pad material thermal degradation at sustained 300+°C for 60+ seconds | 8 | Friction coefficient reduction from 0.42 to below 0.35 | Implement copper-cored pads with 450°C thermal limit and embedded thermocouples at 5 mm depth |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | Nm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Actuation Mechanism](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/actuation-mechanism.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Hydraulic Power Unit**, **Brake Caliper Press**, **Friction Material Testing Machine**  
**Downstream Applications**: Overhead Crane End Trucks, Gantry Crane End Trucks, Monorail System End Trucks  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are used in this brake assembly to ensure durability?
**A**: Our brake assembly uses cast iron and steel for structural components, spring steel for tension elements, and asbestos-free friction material for safe, effective braking performance in industrial environments.

### Q: How does this brake assembly integrate with material handling system end trucks?
**A**: The brake assembly is specifically designed for end trucks in material handling systems, featuring a mounting bracket for secure installation and an actuation mechanism that interfaces with your system's controls for precise speed regulation and stopping.

### Q: Are replacement parts available for the brake assembly components?
**A**: Yes, all BOM components including brake pads/shoes, drums/discs, actuation mechanisms, and mounting brackets are available as replacement parts to minimize downtime and extend the service life of your equipment.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 15484:2008 - ROAD VEHICLES - BRAKE LINING ASSEMBLIES - SHEAR TEST PROCEDURE FOR DISC BRAKE PADS AND DRUM BRAKE LININGS

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Brake Assembly](https://cnfx.com/industry/other-transport-equipment-manufacturing/product/brake-assembly)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: BRAKE_ASSEMBLY | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 2388636e
