Ski Lift & Ropeway Industry

The ski lift and ropeway industry requires unique brake systems, as variables typically differ for every project — the length of the ski hill dictates the length of the lift and thus the capacity of the equipment. Brake systems require gradual, soft stopping to avoid passengers being injured or thrown off balance; recent designs include soft-stop functionality on ski chair lifts to avoid excess swing in the chairs.

Johnson brakes can be used for dynamic stopping, emergency stop, or both, and are available in electric, air, or hydraulic actuation. Stopping time can be adjusted to suit any application where a gentle, soft stop is required.