Stieber enables easy access of complete Twiflex product range in Germany

As reported in 2016, Stieber GmbH, backstops, brakes and clutches specialist and member of the Altra Industrial Motion Group, offers the complete range of industrial brakes from the world leading brand Twiflex. This will continue the success story of Twiflex Ltd. in Germany.

Industrial Clutch LKB Brakes for Mine Shovel

An iron ore mine operator in Peru needed to replace some of the brakes on one of its rope shovels imported from China. The electric-powered shovel utilizes a series of electric motors with brakes to drive the hoist, propel and swing movements. Unfortunately, the original Chinese-made brakes didn’t perform as expected.

Stromag Electromagnetic 3CA2-DH Brakes for Straus-Type Bascule Bridge

The Noordkasteel bridge is one of many bridges in Belgium’s busy Antwerp port area. Built in 1980, the bridge is one of a side-by-side pair of Straus-type bascule bridges that carry both rail and vehicular traffic. The 170 meter long bridge has a 56 meter long center bascule section that utilizes a 1,400 ton counterweight.