Maintenance:
Thruster drum brakes consist of an electro-hydraulic actuator/thruster and the movement. Thrusters can be repaired for an affordable price and reconditioned to "like new" condition. Brake shoes can be relined, and the movement will last long and may need to be reconditioned on occasion. Overall, thruster brakes are designed to be "hands-off" and maintenance friendly brakes, making them an ideal choice for numerous applications such as steel mills (i.e. hoist and bridge/trolley brakes in melt shops), moveable structures (bridge brakes), container crane brakes, and many more.
