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The Right Brake . . . Right to Your Production Line Torque-Lock /Input Brake
Multiple Disc/Hydraulic Release
In addition to the dependable strength of the Torque-Lock brake itself, you can rely on the value-added
advantage Fairfield delivers. Already your source for the renowned Torque-Hub® planetary final drive,
Fairfield offers the type of systems solution you want from your suppliers.

With a fully integrated design and manufacturing facility and a global sourcing presence unmatched
in the industry, Fairfield assures you the right brake, on time and ready for your production line.

Fairfield Manufacturing Co., Inc., employs more than 1,000 people

We’re Helping You Achieve a More
Cost-Efficient Path to Quality by Providing:
Design/Integration
Fairfield’s design and application engineers make sure you have
the input brake that matches your specific production need.
Moreover, your Torque-Lock brake comes preassembled with your
specified Torque-Hub to complete your total final drive package.
at our 600,000 square foot Lafayette, IN, facility. With more than
80 years of experience, we’ve become one of the largest independ-
ent suppliers of gears and power transmission products in North
America. Fairfield has the people, knowledge, and resources to pro-
vide products and solutions for a wide range of application needs.
Contact your Sales and Application Specialist today, and find out
more about how we can provide gearing solutions to meet your
requirements.

Testing
The Torque-Lock brake system is tested where it’s produced—
at Fairfield—for better quality assurance and cost-savings.

Packaging and Delivery

Your Torque-Lock brake systems arrive ready for the assembly line.
Fairfield takes care of installation and painting so you don’t have
to. Plus, Fairfield ships to accommodate your production schedule.

Service and Support

With the industry’s broadest distribution network worldwide,
Fairfield supports your Torque-Hub and Torque-Lock final drive
package with the very best in product availability, parts service
and service training.
Part of Your
Fairfield Manufacturing Company, Inc. Complete Final Drive Package
U.S. 52 South
P.O. Box 7940
Lafayette, IN 47903-7940 USA
Telephone (765) 772-4000
Fax (765) 772-4001
Web address: http://www.fairfieldmfg.com

© 2001 Fairfield Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Torque-Lock is a registered trademark of
Fairfield Manufacturing Company, Inc.
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 Fairfield’s Torque-Lock Brake System - Multiple Disc/Spring Applied/Hydraulic Release
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Housings
High quality shell-molded castings
Engineered Performance You Can Count On make for a more robust brake construction,
which enables the brake to continuously Torque-Hub Planetary Final Drive
hold 4,000 psi. Geared for your specifications and integrated with the
Torque-Lock brake for better system performance.
Providing Stable, Controlled Braking . . .
Viton® O-Ring and Teflon Backup Ring
Fairfield’s precision-engineered Torque-Lock input Viton® O-Rings For more durable performance.
Located all along the cover/housing interface
brakes mean business. As part of your final drive for the best protection against contamination
of the brake’s internal parts.
system, Fairfield’s Torque-Lock brakes enforce solid,
Silicone Chrome Vanadium Die Springs
dependable braking on a wide range of applications, Offer long service life and require little
including wheel drives, swing drives and track drives. space to provide high torque output.

Brake Release Pressure Port

Heavy-duty silicone chrome springs and a long-lasting, Effectively vents compressed air
trapped in system oil to prevent Rated Dry Static Rated Wet Static Full Release
sintered bronze friction material on the discs ensure brake engagement delay. Features Bolt-On Torque Range Torque Range Pressure Range Brake Unit
an SAE o-ring connection. Splined Shaft Configuration (lb.-in.) (lb.-in.) (psi) Weight (lb.)
an unforgiving grip. At the core of the Torque-Lock Completely 8620 steel carburized to
design, making all the difference in your final drive RC 58–62 hardness for exceptional FBH16333 SAE "A/B" Short Bolt-On 800 to 2,400 500 to 1,600 66 to 195 23
component strength.
system performance, is a "gear-" tough splined
shaft, carburized in Fairfield’s own in-house heat FBH13333 SAE "B" Short Bolt-On 800 to 2,400 500 to 1,600 66 to 195 21

treating facility. Brake Cover

Made of high-quality shell moldings to FBH06333 SAE "A/B" Bolt-On 1,000 to 3,600 1,000 to 2,400 66 to 195 27
complete the overall housing strength.
Self-contained and tight-sealed construction protects Has standard SAE J744 mounting faces.
FBH03333 SAE "B" Bolt-On 1,000 to 3,600 1,000 to 2,400 66 to 195 25
the Torque-Lock against contamination for reduced
maintenance and exceptional brake longevity.
FBH04444 SAE "C" Bolt-On 4,000 to 10,000 2,600 to 6,600 95 to 235 52

Mounting Flanges
. . . For Life. Have standard SAE J744 mounting faces.
FBH05555 SAE "D" Bolt-On 7,000 to 14,000 4,600 to 9,300 85 to 170 105
Precision Ball Bearing
Helps keep stress off the motor shaft.
If there’s one product on your equipment that you
have to trust, it’s your brakes. So Fairfield makes it Torque-Lock Specification Ranges
All brake models feature relative maximum
easy. Unlike any other brake system in the industry
pressure up to 4,000 psi.
today, Fairfield’s Torque-Lock brake systems are Viton® Rotary Oil Seal
Advanced material outlasts traditional
guaranteed for the life of the equipment they serve.
nitrile. Also withstands higher temperatures
and the industry’s more caustic hydraulic Flow-Thru Ports (wet brakes only)
oils that can degrade the seal. Allows for proper oil flow capacity.
The Rating You See Is the Rating Features an SAE o-ring connection.
Only drilled in wet brake units where
You Get . . . on the Job. it is necessary.

Fairfield Torque-Lock brake systems assure you the Friction Plates

Sintered bronze on steel core discs
performance you expect. The lb.-in. capacity rating means the ultimate in brake strength
and durability. Stress is applied to the
on the brake applies to the brake capacity after the outside diameter to minimize edge loading,
initiation period.* So you’re assured the specified while the broached slot design assures
stress is applied evenly on the tabs of
braking performance is effective after the discs are lined plates.

burnished, when your customers are already relying

on Torque-Lock in the field.
* Fairfield certifies the performance of its Torque-Hub® and Torque-Lock™
Cover Bolts
modules equal or exceed the required torque at the time of installation and High strength grade 8 structure avoids
warrants the system to provide within 5% of the specified braking torque for bolt damage resulting from higher
a period of one year of intermittent normal service. brake release pressure shocks.