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Vertical Axis Crossflow Tidal Turbine: Twiflex VKSD-FL Spring-Applied, Hydraulically Released Brakes

Vertical Axis Crossflow Tidal Turbine: Twiflex VKSD-FL Spring-Applied, Hydraulically Released Brakes

• 2 units provide a total braking torque of 150 kNm • Dual function: emergency stop and parking brake • Accommodates axial disc float of ±6mm • Hydraulic power pack enables fine control of the braking time Twiflex VKSD-FL Spring-Applied, Hydraulically Released Brakes Vertical Axis Crossflow Tidal Tur- bine Twiflex VKSD-FL ‘floating’ disc brakes have been installed on the large Proteus tidal turbine designed and built b

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