The main factors to consider include more than simply the duty (whether the brake is being used for dynamic stopping, static holding or continuous tensioning), but also what sort of environment the brake will be located in; whether there are particular space constraints; the operating medium; and if access for periodic maintenance will be possible or not.

Through continued commitment to R&D, Twiflex is said to offer one of the widest and most advanced range of heavy duty caliper brakes on the market. It’s the flexibility of this range that makes it possible for Twiflex engineers to quickly determine a solution that is optimised for almost any application.

Tony George, Twiflex product manager said: "We develop multiple new brake designs every year. Every single one of them is conceived from a specific demand. This may be a market wide demand or to satisfy a single customer’s unique request. As our engineering knowledge grows, so too does our range. And as our range expands, so does our ability to rapidly engineer optimised solutions for each of our customers.”