Storm Brakes - Rail Gripper Rail Grippers
Storm Brakes - Rail Gripper Rail Grippers
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Storm Brakes - Truck End  Rail Gripper
TRT003 Truck End Mounted Rail Grippers
3000 LB (13 kN) Holding Force
Storm Brakes -  Rail Grippers
Mounting Styles Available

- Sill-Beam
- Flange (Direct Mount)
- Truck End (as shown left)

Spring Set Rail Grippers

  • Hydraulic Release

  • Air Pressure Release

  • Manual Release

  • Thruster Release (electric)

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Applications for Dynamic and Static Rail Grippers:

  •  SMALL CRANES
  •  CONVEYOR TRIPPERS
  •  ANY RAIL MOUNTED EQUIPMENT
Features
  •  MECHANISM
  •  - free-floating / self-centering 
     - horizontal float standard 

  •  ACTUATION - SPRING SET
  •  - Pneumatic (Air) or Hydraulic)
     - flow control standard (for delayed set) 
     - limit switch standard (for release interlock)
     - hand wheel (manual)

  •  CONSTRUCTION
  •  - steel & ductile iron 
     - serrated shoes (static) 
     - smooth shoes (dynamic) 
     - stainless steel pins standard

  •  CONFIGURATION
  •  - single port actuator
     - 1000 LB [4.4 kN] to 3000 LB [13 kN]
     - (see table)

  •  SHOES
  •  - serrated hardened tool steel for long life
     - smooth shoes for dynamic applications

  •  OPTIONS
  •  - special alloys, coatings, controls and custom
     - mountings available


  •  ENGINEERING
  •  - application and selection assistance available
Storm Brakes - Sill Beam Mounted -  Rail Gripper - Pneumatic (Air) operated)
TRB001A Sill Beam Mounted Tripper Rail Gripper
1000 LB [4.4 kN] Holding Force
Rail Gripper Selection
The Rail Gripper must be chosen according to exposed surface areas of structures and maximum wind speed in addition to a suitable safety factor. For more complicated structures please consult Johnson Industries and we will calculate and recommend the correct Rail-Gripper for your application.

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