Standard Tension Brakes

Having become synonymous as the Industry Standard in web tension control unwind brakes, the Montalvo Standard Brake is the original pneumatic dual disc air cooled brake. The Standard Brake unleashed a game changing innovation on the industry over 60 years ago bringing never before seen performance, control, heat dissipation, and ease of ownership.

Your profitability starts at the unwind, start it right with the brake all others strive to be.

Benefits

• Compact Dual Disc Design
  • The performance and torque range of two discs but designed to fit in even limited spaces. Performance & Versatility combined.
• Wide Torque Range
  • Standard Tension Brakes are available in five different models to give you the precise torque requirements your application requires, whether it’s only 2.2 in-lb or all the way up to 20,905 in-lb.
• V Pad Compatible
  • Standard Tension Brakes are available with Standard Pads or the “tool-less, snap-out, snap-in” V-Pads for rapid brake pad changes.
• Quick & Easy Installation
  • Slide disc/hub assembly onto keyed shaft, attach necessary bolts & set screws and your Standard Brake is ready to operate.
• High Thermal Capacity Disc & High Heat Dissipation
  • Montalvo’s signature high thermal capacity discs combined with the fin design ensures maximum heat dissipation extending the performance & service life of your Standard Tension Brake.
• Bi-Directional Operation
  • Unwind from the top or bottom of your roll.
• The Original Air Cooled Brake
  • What started as an industry innovation has only been refined over Montalvo’s 60 year history giving you unprecedented performance so your application maintains ultimate control at the unwind.
• Low Maintenance
  • Standard Tension Brakes are designed to maximize your productivity and when combined with Montalvo’s V-Pads, maintenance/pad changes are measured in seconds not minutes.
• Available Adapters
  • Standard Brakes are available with or without adapters to ensure easy installation based on the parameters of your application.

For additional information on the Standard Series Tension Brakes please download the Standard Brake Datasheet