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Counterweight Safety Arrest Rail

Glossary › Counterweight Safety Arrest Rail

Rail component that arrests the counterweight during a safety gear activation.

Full Definition
The counterweight safety arrest rail guides and supports the counterweight safety gear mechanism, providing a reliable surface against which the safety device clamps during an overspeed or free-fall event.
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Term
Counterweight Safety Arrest Rail
Usage Area
Traction elevators passenger lifts high-rise installations
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