Safety Catcher mechanical actuation (without hydraulic or pneumatic)

Purpose

The Safety Catcher KRM is strictly mechanically operated. This leads to the big advantage that a hydraulic or pneumatic power supply is not necessary.

The Safety Catcher KRM is kept mechanically released by the lifting force itshelf. It engages immediately in case of total breakdown of the lifting gear (chain, belt, rope). Afterwards the energy of the falling masses is used to create the clamping force.

Safety Catcher KRM are used where protection of personnel and accident prevention must be achieved. Safety Catcher KRM catch falling masses at any position of the stroke, in a mechanically secure and absolutely reliable manner. The design principle of the self-intensifying clamping ensures an extremely high safety level.

Application example

Packing Machine - The frame of a packing machine is lifted by chains. If these chains would fail, the frame will be secured by a Safety Catcher at a separate holding rod.