Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.12422 - Brakes
Rule 2422.
(1)
Friction brakes provided for stopping or holding the slide movement shall be
set with compression springs. Brake capacity shall be sufficient to stop the
motion of the slide quickly and shall be capable of holding the slide and its
attachments at any point in its travel.
(2) When required by
R
408.12461 of this part, the brake monitor shall meet
the following requirements:
(a) Be so
constructed as to automatically prevent the activation of a successive stroke
if the stopping time or braking distance deteriorates to a point where the
safety distance being utilized does not meet the requirements prescribed in
R
408.12463(1) and (7). The brake
monitor used with the type B gate or movable barrier device shall be installed
in a manner to detect slide top-stop overrun beyond the normal limit reasonably
established by the employer.
(b) Be
installed on a press in such a way that it indicates when the performance of
the braking system has deteriorated to the extent described in subdivision (a)
of this subrule.
(c) Be constructed
and installed in a manner to monitor brake system performance on each stroke or
each time the brakes are applied.
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