What is a retarder?

WHAT IS A KLAM RETARDER

The KLAM retarder technology is based on the Foucault law (Eddy current brake) and its known braking effect. Basically, it is made up of a Stator with coils (fixed part) and two vented rotors (moving part).

When an electric current is applied to the stator, a magnetic field passes thru the spinning rotors to develop Eddy Currents. The faster the rotors spin the more power is generated.

 This force slows down the vehicle without any friction or wear, the energy is absorbed and dissipated in the atmosphere as heat by the rotors.

WHAT ARE THE KLAM RETARDER APPLICATIONS?

• Emergency vehicles: Ambulances, fire trucks…
• Specialty vehicles: garbage trucks, armoured cars, mobile cranes, mining vehicles, concrete mixers, farming tractors, logging trucks…
• Passengers transport: buses, minibuses, caravans, vans and sprinters.
• Good´s transport: Semi trucks, public works trucks, materials transportation, dangerous goods trucks….
• Industrial applications: Dynamometers
• Wind turbines

WHERE CAN YOU INSTALL THE KLAM RETARDER?

Driveline, Transmission and rear axle installation.

WHAT IS THE USEFUL LIFE OF A KLAM?

In general, the KLAM retarder runs at full capacity for 15-20 years without failure.

WHAT IS THE MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY?

These are non greasable units, no greasing required. Periodic visual inspection is recommended.

WHERE CAN YOU FIND MANUALS OR SPARE PARTS?

For any type of request on manuals or spare parts, contact our technical service industrias@zelusl.com or contact your nearest distributor.

CAN THE KLAM RETARDER BE USED ON A DAMAGED ROAD?

The KLAM retarder is designed to operate on any type of road, endure extreme temperatures and endure severe weather conditions.