Escalator Brake Lining

Overview

An escalator brake lining is the friction material in the service brake and the auxiliary brake that stops a loaded escalator and holds it at rest. It is a declared safety component: the brake must deliver a set torque and bring the unit to a stop within the code slide distance. One Elevator supplies brake linings, bands and pads for service brakes, auxiliary brakes and brake motors on escalators and moving walks.

Applications

Linings are replaced on equipment in metro stations, airports, shopping malls and department stores, and are made to fit OTIS, KONE, Schindler, Mitsubishi, ThyssenKrupp, Hyundai and Fujitec machines. Because brake torque and slide distance are measured at every annual inspection, wear is usually found before it becomes a stoppage. Friction material also glazes with age: a lining can still look thick and yet fail the torque test, so condition should be judged by measurement rather than by eye. Outdoor units and dusty plant rooms reach that point sooner, because grit and damp polish the friction face.

Types and Range

• Brake bands and linings for drum and band brakes
• Friction pads for multiple-disc and caliper brakes
• Auxiliary brake friction components for the second brake
• Linings for brake motors and holding brakes
• Lining kits with rivets, springs and adjustment hardware
• Complete brake assemblies and brake arms

Riveted and bonded linings are both available, matched to the original thickness.

Selection Guide

Confirm three things before ordering: the brake type with drum or disc diameter, the lining thickness and width, and whether the lining is riveted or bonded. Material matters too — a hard compound lasts longer but needs more spring force, while a softer compound grips better and runs cooler. Renew the springs and check the drum for scoring at the same time, because a scored drum glazes a new lining within weeks. Linings are produced to EN 115-1 brake requirements and tested for friction coefficient, wear rate and bond strength.

Ordering and Lead Time

Most sizes ship within 8-12 days. Send us the brake nameplate torque and a photo of the old lining with its thickness, and we will confirm the correct part and quote within one business day.

Frequently asked questions

How do I order the correct brake lining?

Give us the brake type with the drum or disc diameter, the lining thickness and width, and whether the lining is riveted or bonded.

When does a brake lining need replacing?

When it wears below the maker’s limit, or when the brake fails the torque and slide tests. A glazed lining can look thick and still fail.

Do you supply the springs and rivets?

Yes, as a kit. Renew the springs whenever the lining is changed, since tired springs are a common cause of low brake torque.