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Description

Tread Lock brakes are available on Colson 4 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, and 8 Series casters.

4 & 6 Series Tread Lock Brake

Capacity up to 1,500 pounds each. Available on 4 and 6 Series casters, this adjustable brake can be installed in the field or ordered assembled onto the caster. The toe activated brake features positive engagement via rubber faced plate. This brake is not available with V-groove wheel models or 2-1/2″ tread width wheels. To order it with a caster specify, “BRK1”.

7 & 8 Series Enforcer Tread Lock Brake

Capacity up to 4,500 pounds each. This toe activated Tread Lock brake features positive engagement via a single rubber faced plate. It is available on 7 & 8 Series Enforcer casters, except on V-Groove wheel models. To order with a caster, specify “BRK1”.

Designed, tested, and proven – for over 130 years.

Tread Lock

4 & 6 Series Tread Lock Brake

7 & 8 Series Enforcer Tread Lock Brake