Backstops are devices designed to protect inclined conveyors from the dangers of gravity accelerated reverse runaway. Backstops are used as a safety mechanism in the event that a drive has failed and needs to be stopped immediately. West River carries the leading backstop brands including Falk, Formsprag and Ringspann.
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