A band brake is a primary or secondary brake, consisting of a band of friction material that tightens concentrically around a cylindrical piece of equipment or train wheel to either prevent it from rotating (a static or "holding" brake), or to slow it (a dynamic brake). == Uses == Band brakes were common on winch drums and chain saws and is also used for some bicycle brakes.
A band brake is a primary or secondary brake, consisting of a band of friction material that tightens concentrically around a cylindrical piece of equipment or train wheel to either prevent it from rotating (a static or "holding" brake), or to slow it (a dynamic brake). == Uses == Band brakes were common on winch drums and chain saws and is also used for some bicycle brakes.
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