New Compact Service Brake For Small On And Off-Road Vehicles

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Poclain’s recent enhancements of the MS brake range have led to the creation of a patented multidisc brake system capable of both service and parking braking. Known as the combined brake, this innovation is now available for the MS(E)02 motor and branded C03, marking a significant advancement for small on and off-road equipment. The C03 brake, a breakthrough design for small off-road equipment.

The C03 brake, a breakthrough design for small off-road equipment

Poclain’s engineering team made a breakthrough by associating its multidisc brake with two actuators: a spring for the negative parking brake and a piston for service braking, thus creating the Poclain C combined brake. In 2024 engineering enhances the C combined brake further. Originally actuated by a dedicated pump or valve, today’s C03 only requires a master cylinder or a power brake system.

More compact and cost-effective than a drum brake

Delivering 2,250 Nm for parking and 1,580 Nm for service braking torque, the C03 carries out the same functions as a drum brake, enabling vehicles to comply with road regulations. Moreover, it boasts superior cost-effectiveness and compactness compared to its drum brake counterpart.

Unlike drum brakes which are vulnerable to harsh environments, the C03 with its robust cover can operate in muddy, saline, flammable or corrosive environments. It does not generate polluting brake dust.

Located at the rear of the motor, the C03 reduces the offset and enables the OEM to design a single frame for braked and non-braked vehicles. Its bleed ports can be located on top or at the bottom of the housing, giving OEMs extra integration flexibility.

As for logistics, the C03 is manufactured by Poclain and will come with shorter lead times than the outsourced drum brakes.

Poclain’s C03 combined brake is the perfect solution for forklift trucks, street sweepers and tool carriers that operate both on and off road in all weather conditions. Its effectiveness has been proven through successful testing conducted in-house on a municipal implement carrier, meeting all requirements with complete satisfaction.