Drum Brakes for our Pneumatic and PU Wheels

Why Choose Drum Brakes from Rolko?

Our drum brakes in combination with our wheels are an excellent choice when it comes to combining durability, low weight, and high braking force. They offer numerous advantages that are essential for efficient and safe use:

• High Braking Force: Our drum brakes enable reliable braking performance, even under heavy loads and demanding conditions.
  
 
• Durability: Both our wheels as well as our drum brakes are extremely robust and durable.
  
 
• Low Maintenance: Lower maintenance effort due to the design.
  
  
• Versatile Use: The combination of drum brakes and wheels is suitable for many industrial applications and mobile equipment.

Possible Applications for Our Drum Brakes

Drum brakes are generally suitable for numerous industries and applications, including industry and warehouse management. Here, drum brakes as wheel brakes are ideal for use in transport carts, hand pallet trucks, and other mobile equipment operated under heavy load.

Quality and Service – Order Drum Brakes Directly from the Manufacturer

Rolko offers you not only the highest quality internal shoe brakes but also customized solutions for your specific requirements. Our experts are available to assist you in selecting the right wheel-brake combination.

FAQ – Drum Brakes

What is a drum brake and how does it work?

A drum brake is a braking system in which brake shoes or linings are pressed from within against the inner surface of a rotating, drum-shaped brake drum. The resulting friction between the linings and the drum converts kinetic energy into heat, and the equipment is braked.

Where are drum brakes typically used?

Drum brakes are often found in many industrial applications such as transport carts. Due to their design and the self-amplifying effect, they are also very often used as parking brakes (hand brakes).

What are the main advantages of drum brakes?

Advantages include the protected design (less susceptible to dirt, water, and corrosion), often lower manufacturing costs, a good parking brake function due to the design-related self-amplifying effect, and sometimes a longer service life of the brake linings compared to disc brakes.

Do drum brakes need maintenance?

Yes, like all braking systems, drum brakes also require regular maintenance. This includes checking the wear of the brake shoes and the drum, as well as adjusting the brake to ensure the optimal braking distance and uniform braking performance. Removing brake dust is also part of the maintenance.