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1910.179(f)(2) Holding Brakes
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Holding brakes for hoist motors shall have not less than the following percentage of the full load hoisting torque at the point where the brake is applied.
125 percent when used with a control braking means other than mechanical.
100 percent when used in conjunction with a mechanical control braking means.
100 percent each if two holding brakes are provided.
Holding brakes on hoists shall be applied automatically when power is removed.
Where necessary holding brakes shall be provided with adjustment means to compensate for wear.
The wearing surface of all holding-brake drums or discs shall be smooth.
Each independent hoisting unit of a crane handling hot metal and having power control braking means shall be equipped with at least two holding brakes.
Holding brakes on hoists shall have ample thermal capacity for the frequency of operation required by the service.
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