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Tag: brake adjustment

[VIDEO] Demag DH Wire Rope Hoist | Making a Brake Adjustment on a Hoist Equipped with Creep Motor & Mircospeed Gearbox

May 21, 2021 By Andy Rasch

A common question we get from crane technicians is how to make a brake adjustment on a Demag DH wire rope hoist equipped with creep motor and microspeed gearbox. Demag USA Technical Trainer, Andy Rasch, put together a series of videos that explains the design of the adjustment, how to measure brake wear, and where to make the adjustment.

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Maximizing Uptime & Safety with Spare Parts: What Spare Parts to Keep On-Hand for Your Overhead Cranes

May 12, 2020 By Demag Cranes

In any production facility, maximizing uptime and minimizing downtime of equipment is key. Arming you maintenance personnel with the right spare parts for the cranes and hoists in your facility can make the difference. Keeping critical spare parts on hand, like those that are common wear items, can help minimize your downtime and get you moving again.

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[VIDEO] Making a Brake Adjustment on the Main Motor of a Demag DH Wire Rope Hoist

April 24, 2020 By Demag Cranes

Maintaining your lifting equipment is vital to keep your workforce safe and your equipment efficient. Here Demag USA Technical Trainer, Andy Rasch, talks about how to make the brake adjustment on the DH wire rope hoist when equipped with a creep motor and microspeed gearbox.

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How to Check Crane Brake Adjustments on Demag End Trucks Equipped with ZB Motors

July 16, 2019 By Demag Cranes

Learn more about checking the adjustment of ZB brakes on trolleys and end trucks to ensure they’re working properly.

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