Forklift Truck Brakes

Matrix International is a global leader in the design and manufacture of hydraulic and electromagnetic brakes for battery powered vehicles. We have over 65 years of experience delivering high technology, cost-effective braking systems. Matrix engineers work closely with the leading forklift truck manufacturers worldwide providing very strong design and development support. Matrix forklift truck brakes are designed with the industry’s toughest challenges in mind. Matrix utilizes proprietary technology to analyze magnetic properties of the brake and the brake interfaces and surroundings.

We offer a full range of traction motor and load wheel brakes and specialize in customized solutions to meet specific performance and installation requirements including:

Motor and Load Wheel Brakes
Varistop / 51 PMB
Variable torque motor brake and parking brake
LWB Load Wheel Brake, for Service and Emergency Braking
Service brake inside front load wheel actuated by driver
ERD* Electrically Released Brake
Parking and stopping standard brake
ERD* H Hydraulic Amplified Electrically Released Brake
Parking and stopping brake-variable depending on load weight
ERD* HBF Electrically Released Bi-functional Brake
Parking and stopping brake actuated by driver
PK* Spring-Applied Motor Brake
Parking and stopping low profile brake
* Warner Electric Brakes

Typical Applications

Electric counter balance
Ride-on pallet truck
High level order picker
Stacker
Reach truck
Very narrow aisle

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Friction and Counter Plates

Consult Matrix International for your replacement friction and counter plate sets or for design guidance for new clutch and brake applications where plate and spring sets are required. Matrix can work with you to achieve the most cost effective design solution.