Draka Elevator Products has announced that the new Sure Stop RB500 rope brake is certified to CSA B44.1/ASME A17.5 and has been verified to meet all relevant ASME A17.1 code requirements. It has also been tested and certified by NETEC (National Elevator Inspection and Testing Center) report number T3-F35-09-009. is a clear advance in safety technology. It is designed to instantly arrest movement on elevator speeds of up to 500 ft/min.

The patent-pending design is a one-piece brake that operates electromechanically. No additional hydraulic unit is needed. Safety and performance are combined in a compact unit that fits in even the smallest places.

Installation is simple: four bolts anchor it in the machine room and a seven wire harness permits easy electrical connection.

The Sure-Stop rope brake carries a one-year warranty in the US and Canada against defects in material and workmanship.