What are brakes?

Edward V. Hartford invented brakes. A brake is a mechanical device that restricts motion by retaining energy from a moving system. Brakes are working on the theory of friction.

Uses of brakes

Brakes are used to slow down or bring a moving object, axle or wheels to a standstill. This is generally done by converting kinetic energy to heat.

Types of brakes

There are 3 generalised categories of brakes, including:

• Frictional: Frictional brakes are the most common brakes and can be divided into “pad” or “shoe” brakes.
• Pumping: Pumping brakes are frequently utilized where a pump is already a part of the hardware. It can assist with unloading or recovering energy.
• Electromagnetic: These types are also used where an electric motor is already part of the machinery. Electromagnetic waves bring down the speed of an object with the help of electromagnetic induction.

Composition

Brakes are made up of metal, brass, copper or steel. These can later be coated with the required colour.

Common Industrial uses of brakes

Brakes are not separate machines but auxiliary. These are therefore used in devices that need to control speed. Brakes are used in agriculture, automobile, and defence sectors that use tractors, cars, and tanks.