centrifugal brake

(General Engineering) a safety mechanism on a hoist, crane, etc, that consists of revolving brake shoes that are driven outwards by centrifugal force into contact with a fixed brake drum when the rope drum revolves at excessive speed

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Refer to your reel's manual and set the centrifugal brake to zero, meaning no brakes on.

Tune that baitcaster: rig up right and then turn a dial

If a fall occurs while the device is in rescue/descent mode, the speed-sensing brake stops the free fall and a centrifugal brake instantly lowers the user at a controlled speed to the ground or next level.

Capital safety

Aright-hand version that holds 240yds (220m) of line on an aluminium spool with a one-piece aluminium frame, star drag, a Uni-Lok anti-reverse and a centrifugal brake system, is the prize waiting for the SHORE fishing winner in our June competition.

WIN Super rod & reel combos

Speed control for gravity conveyors is accomplished with these centrifugal brake rollers from Brake Rollers Co.

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