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world specialist in industrial braking system

SIME-Stromag T H E C O M PA N Y

A world leader in the industrial disc brake market, the

SIME-Stromag story began in 1927 with the
founding of SIME, an electromagnetic separator
manufacturer for the mining and iron and steel
industries.
Before long, the company branched out into indus-
trial brake technology. By 1945, drum brakes were
already on the market. Then, in the early 1960s, the
first industrial disc brake was launched in the iron
& steel industry.

Constant attention to evolving needs and an effort

to focus its product development on quality and
innovation soon led to the company’s reputation
spreading across all the continents.
Today, 60% of sales come from exports, and SIME is
particularly active on fast-growing markets like wind
turbines and port applications, as well as in the more
traditional areas such as iron and steel, nuclear
applications and public transportation. SIME has gone
on to acquire world-renowned skills, validated by 3
ISO 9001-2000 certification.

In 2001, the company became SIME-Stromag, an

WORLD DISTRIBUTION NETWORK affiliate of the German group Stromag AG speciali-
zing in power transmission devices, confirming its
leadership on the industrial brakes market.
However, this success is above all due to the company’s
Human Capital and the values it has maintained and
brought to the fore in the course of time and which it
continues to embody every day, all over the globe.

Stromag Group Factories

SIME-Stromag
sales offices

SIME-Stromag representatives
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PRODUCTION RESEARCH Dynamic braking test

tower
In order to ensure optimum control of the manufacturing
AND DEVELOPMENT
process and therefore optimum product quality, SIME-Stromag's At SIME Stromag, the accent is placed
entire production operation takes place at its factory at firmly upon research and innovation.
La Guerche near Nevers in the center of France. All of its The company keeps constantly abreast
suppliers are required to offer the same standard of quality of market developments and needs,
and are regularly the subject of detailed audits. Its organiza- prioritizing the application of tailored
tion enables the company to handle every type of request, solutions. Regularly, the company invests
from a simple spare part to a production run that can amount into increasingly sophisticated resources
to several hundred units per month. This flexibility comes from managed by a team of specialized
the use of integrated machining centers and particularly careful engineers and technicians. The R&D
production flow management. department uses unique test facilities
like the braking simulation tower and
many dynamic benches, enabling it to
verify the basics of its research by
mechanical strength and evaluation tests.

Mechanical strength test

In order to better address each
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market need, SIME-Stromag
relies on its product diversity
and its latest high-performance
techniques and equipment.

SERVICE
Guaranteeing optimum service and top-grade technical support
in more than 40 countries is a constant challenge handled
by the SIME Stromag workforce. Its network of agents and
distributors, selected for the quality of their services and their
efficiency, offer customers decisive support with permanent
availability. Furthermore, all year round, company technicians
carry out startup, equipment upgrades and personnel training
operations on-site or at the company training center.

Testing of a new
high-energy brake lining
The SIME Stromag repair unit
rebuilds and reconditions all our
different types of brakes, incorporating
all of the latest technical evolutions.
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Emergency
brakes
Emergency
brakes
The SIME-Stromag brake ranges are based on two different technologies: hydraulic and
electromagnetic.
For each of them, SIME-Stromag proposes 2 major brake families:
• service brakes intended for intensive use at "high-speed"
Drum Drum Emergency brakes operate in the following
• emergency brakes for safety use at "low speed".
Emergency Emergency cases:
brakes brakes
• mechanical transmission breakage Both families are exclusively made up of fail to safe disc brakes acting by spring
• overspeed detection application in the event of inadvertent or deliberate power interruption.
Motor Motor • emergency stop controlled by operator

Service brakes
EMERGENCY BRAKES SERVICE BRAKES

ELECTROMAGNETIC TYPE: ELECTROMAGNETIC TYPE:

The range of electromagnetic service

brakes is made up of the 600, 5 and CA
series.
140 Torque kN.m
The torque vary from 50 to 8000 Nm with
120
disks having a standard diameter from 175
7
100 2SA to 995 mm. Calipers CA Calipers 5K
Calipers OSA Calipers 2SA
80 Due to their automatic lining wear
2CA
60 compensation arrangements, these brakes
OOSA The 2SA and OSA/OOSA electromagnetic calipers are particularly suitable for iron and steel
3CA
40 are the most powerful on the market. With 4CA
applications. 645
20 OSA optimum reliability, they ensure the safe lifting of
5K/5D
loads, essentially in the iron and steel industry and 650/660
0 Ø Disc
750 1 000 1 500 2 000 2 500 3 000
in nuclear power plants. Torque N.m
33 266 460 650 1100 2400 4000 8000
48 552 2650

HYDRAULIC TYPE: HYDRAULIC TYPE:

SH type calipers are powerful symmetrically The FAV and T are more powerful than
designed hydraulic emergency brakes. the other electromagnetic range and can
The SHC version incorporates a hydraulic unit into be used equally for the same applications
the chassis of the caliper. according to different specifications or
preferences:
Calipers SH25
- The FAV range extensively addresses the
demands of the global market, in parti-
350 Torque kN.m
cular for port and mining activities. Calipers T Calipers FAV
300 SH25 - The T range is ideal for variety of FAV50
250 hoisting applications, where its modern FAV40
SH18B Hydrospring® technology and user-friend- FAV20
200
liness are greatly appreciated. 1TSA/1TXA
SH15
150 2TB
2 Calipers SHC15
3TB
100 TH9 / SH9 Calipers THC9 The location of the 2 calipers 4TB
50 SH5 The TH type caliper, for its in the same chassis makes it Torque N.m
part, can be used in reduced possible to double the braking 490 1550 2800 4300 7800 17000 21270
0 Ø Disc volumes thanks to its special force while maintaining a 775 1850 2600 8600
750 1 000 1 500 2 000 2 500 3 000 design. single hydraulic unit.
2150
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Specific brake range for wind turbine applications
WIND TURBINE BRAKES
SIDEOS® SYSTEM
SIDEOS® by SIME-Stromag is a hoisting speed monitoring system capable
of detecting any cases of overspeed, slipping and lack of speed. SIDEOS® is
combined with the Stromag limit switch with a built-in encoder. Implementation
is simple and fast, by failure simulation and therefore without any risk
regarding the installation.

DRUM BRAKE

HYDRAULIC CALIPERS FOR ROTOR BRAKING

As a complement to our disc brake ranges, SIME-Stromag proposes a full range
Because of their specific design, the fail to safe of drum brakes, wherever mechanical constraints are not an overriding factor.
SHD type calipers can be mounted directly on speed
multipliers. This makes them easy to assemble in a
restricted space.
GURIMAX COUPLING
These calipers are designed specifically for high-energy
braking.
SHD7 calipers Gurimax type flexible coupling with a disc diameter ranging from 355 mm
As an option, they can be equipped with an automatic Braking force: 70 kN to 995 mm. This coupling range is suitable for every hoist, long travel, cross
lining wear compensation system, with organic traverse motion application, with or without a disc...
or sintered linings, several shoe widths and E-type
hydraulic emission braking.

PERIFLEX / PTT COUPLING

SHD5 calipers
Braking force: 33 kN 9
Periflex and PTT couplings are also widely used in the industry for a multitude
of purposes, with or without a disc…

SHD2 calipers ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY

Braking force: 20 kN

BCH calipers using hydraulic emission technology are also A full range of electric power supplies has been designed specifically to
suitable for use at high speeds and at low rotor speeds with operate our electromagnetic brakes.
BCH85 calipers a specific lining for energetic braking.
Braking force: 100 kN

HYDRAULIC UNIT
A number of different hydraulic unit models are dedicated to our emergency
brakes. These units are capable of operating one or several calipers simulta-
neously and are available with many options, such as regulated or stepped
braking, monitored load lowering, delay to braking, …
HYDRAULIC CALIPER FOR YAW BRAKING

FCHR / BCHR calipers are made up exclusively of STROMAG LIMIT SWITCH

hydraulic emission technology disc brakes, designed
specifically for the yaw braking of wind turbines.
These limit switches scarcely need any introduction as, due to their particular
In spite of the low disc speeds, the operating conditions ease of implementation, they are now widely used on all winch movements.
are particularly demanding on the calipers. The particular
instability of the radial and axial forces generated by
the strength of the wind calls for a suitable and proven
BCHR85A calipers
technology. FCHR90A / FCHR105A calipers STROMAG MOTOR BRAKE
Braking force: 100 kN Braking force: 258 kN

As a complement to SIME-Stromag disc brakes, NNF/NFA or 4 BZFM motor

brakes are widely used with low power motors. Protected efficiently from
bad weather, highly compact and reliable, the Stromag motor brakes are very
popular among users.
SIME-Stromag A P P L I C AT I O N S

CONSTANT INNOVATION MAKES THE DIFFERENCE!

It is in northern Europe, the birthplace of wind turbine technology, that SIME-Stromag

marketed the first electromagnetic disc brake installed on the rotor of a wind turbine
in the early 80s.
Twenty-five years on, SIME-Stromag is globally recognized as the specialist for wind
turbine braking.
WIND TURBINE
Often located in distant, sometimes hostile geographical locations, wind turbines must be
able to generate optimum electric power without suffering from mechanical component
failure.
From Denmark to the USA, from Germany to Japan, including India, China and Spain all
the turbine users and manufacturers put their trust in SIME-Stromag brakes, fitted to their
turbines.
Our team of engineers and technicians has designed 2 ranges of disc brakes adapted to the
rotor and yaw for every machine power level of up to 5MW.

SHD5 type emergency brakes

are mounted on the
high speed shaft of 1500 kW
wind turbines 11

Nacelle yaw braking is a particularly demanding brake

system calling for extensive knowledge. More than 30 000
BCH / FCHR type calipers control the yaw of several
thousand turbines all over the world every day.

The SHD series was designed and developed

specifically to provide very high energy dynamic
braking under optimum conditions of efficiency
and safety.

24 BCH859 type brakes and 6 hydraulic

power supplies are mounted on the rotor
(Ø10m) of a 5 MW wind turbine
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EXPERIENCE IN SERVICE OF DEMAND

In 1966, SIME-Stromag launched the first industrial disc brake for the iron & steel
industry. Productivity and safety requirements have since developed constantly,
with the disc brake becoming a major element in achieving these objectives.

SIME-Stromag has since acquired an unrivalled reputation in this particularly deman-

ding environment.
Thousands of electromagnetic and hydraulic disc brakes operate on a 24/7 basis in a
dusty environment, exposed to high temperatures, on various ladle cranes and on
shop floor production lines, like hot rolling mills.
SIME-Stromag offers two equally complete electromagnetic disc brake ranges for
both service brakes and those dedicated to emergency, the robustness and easy
maintenance of which are particularly appreciated by users.
For higher braking torque, SIME-Stromag also offers hydraulic disc brake ranges with
or without a built-in hydraulic power supply and a great number of options adapted
to every condition of use.

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515 t: auxiliary trolley 280t ladle crane, emergency brake

service brake 5K type on long travel motion 2SA type and service brake 3CA type

480t ladle crane

emergency brake SH18 type

515t ladle crane

As a complement to emergency brakes,

the SIME-Stromag SIDEOS® system (combined with
a limit switch and encoder) is capable of detecting
load overspeed and slipping discrepancies.
IRON & STEEL
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MULTIPLE SOLUTIONS TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS!

At international ports every day, SIME-Stromag disc brakes provide protection during load
handling on container cranes, the unloading of ships, for RMQC and RTG container cranes and many
other types too…

SIME-Stromag offers two different disc service brake technologies available for every hoist, gantry or
trolley motions.
The T range with its exclusive patented system known as Hydrospring®‚ and
the thrustor type FAV range address the wider demands of the market
The SH / SHC is more particularly appreciated for the emergency braking of
boom or main hoisting motions on all types of port cranes.
Gantry motion can also be equipped either with electromagnetic calipers of
type 650 / 645 or 5D or with integrated motor brakes type NFF/ NFA / 4 BZFM;
these 2 ranges of disc brakes are both fully protected from bad weather, such
as rain, and from sea water and humidity.
Thrustor type FAV service
brake on main hoist and
gantry motion

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STS container crane Emergency brake SH15 type

equipped with a hydraulic power
RMQC rail-mounted container crane
supply CE8L type on boom hoist

PORTS
T type service brake 650 type service brake
on main hoist on trolley motion
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NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

A quest for safety – whatever the price.
The handling of radioactive material has
to be totally fail-safe.
OIL DRILLING
Any country that has chosen the nuclear
option as a source of power is duty- Uninterrupted
bound to ensure the safety of its popu- production:
lation, which is highly demanding in this a priority goal.
respect.
This is the reason why SIME-Stromag
brakes were selected to equip many nu-
clear power stations in France, Belgium,
Sweden, USA and China, ...

The use of joystick-operated

SHD5 calipers via a
monitoring cabinet allows
work rates to be increased for
improved profitability.

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PARIS AIRPORT - ADP

Hydraulic emergency Electromagnetic
(maintenance crane)
brake SH15 type service brake CA type
on polar crane on polar crane Aeronautical safety standards:
only the best can fill the bill.
Aeronautical safety is essential in every field.
In the core of the leading European airport, BELT CONVEYOR
SIME-Stromag brakes are fitted to the loading REGULATED BRAKING
cranes used for aircraft maintenance. Regulated braking: intelligent braking
in every situation.
The mechanical demands during emergency
braking may cause considerable extra
maintenance costs.
Using the CRD* system, braking is at constant
deceleration, whatever the conditions of the
load to be braked.

SH18 type hydraulic brake with

Nuclear crane a CRD* (controlled and regulated
deceleration) module on a belt
THC9 calipers on conveyor descent.
maintenance crane
*CRD: controlled and regulated deceleration system.
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FROM INDUSTRY
TO OPERA
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Every facet of a specialist!
From the Paris Garnier Opera house to
that of Sydney, and also the Opera
Bastille, SIME-Stromag is major player on
Eiffel Tower - Paris the world stage.

One of the most intensively used It provides high capacity brakes for hoist
elevators in the world: a guarantee motions, integrated braked motors and
of confidence. Montmartre - Paris limit switches for a complete supply of
products for which performance and
When personal safety is at stake,
convenience go hand in hand.
the answer is SIME-Stromag.

Opera of Sydney
2TY5 hydraulic service brakes
with CRD* regulated braking.

Many Stromag
limit switches
are used to
control the
amplitude of
hoist and
horizontal 2 emergency brakes SH18 type 19
motions on produce 36 tons' braking force
the stage.

The funicular winch in Montmartre

has four SH6 emergency brakes

BOAT LIFT (China)

Helping boats cross the mountain ranges!
Cableway - Vanoise Express SIME-Stromag contributes the skills needed
We take care of your safety to take on this industrial challenge.
even when you are relaxing!
A permanent challenge of total safety at all
times, which SIME-Stromag can guarantee.
This is the biggest cableway in the world,
transporting 200 people over a 1900-m climb
between Les Arcs and La Plagne (FRANCE).

2 winches each equipped with

three SH15 type emergency brakes.

The boat lift has 48 emergency brakes SH18 type

generating a total braking torque in excess of 15 000 kN.
16 winches each measuring 3.5 m lift
a load of 250 tons to a height of 68 m.
Service brake 1TX type
Emergency brake SH18 type

*CRD: controlled and regulated deceleration system.