Mining Solutions
Fail-Safe Brakes
Safety-focused brake systems engineered for demanding mining operations and hazardous environments.
Mine Safety
AIM Failsafe Brake Systems
Since the early 2010s, AIM Equipment has been developing advanced braking solutions for the South African mining industry, with a focus on safer machines and safer working environments.
Our AIM Failsafe Emergency Brake Systems are engineered to meet the requirements of SANS 1589:2022 and are designed specifically for each machine and application. Using high-quality components, locally manufactured where possible, our systems provide reliable performance, long service life and simplified OEM maintenance.
AIM was an early leader in integrating Level 9 PDS/CAS/CPS Interface technology with diesel trackless mobile machinery, enabling automatic speed reduction and emergency braking when a collision-avoidance system is triggered.
System capabilities
• PDS / CAS / CPS Interface
• Position and Load Sensing
• Emergency and neutral braking
• Machine speed monitoring
• Inclination and payload monitoring
• Transmission and engine control
• Operator demand interception
• Door and seatbelt interlocks
• Data logging and Bluetooth communication
These technologies allow machine operation to be intelligently controlled according to factors such as speed, payload and inclination, helping to reduce the risk of vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian incidents.
Our systems are used across the South African mining industry, with installations ranging from coal and diamond mines to other heavy-duty applications.
From concept and engineering through to manufacturing, installation, certification, documentation and maintenance, AIM Equipment provides complete, customised braking solutions built for demanding environments.
Fail-Safe Technology
Fail-Safe Brake Technology
Fail-Safe Brake Technology
AIM Equipment has developed advanced fail-safe braking technology for heavy-duty and trackless mobile machinery operating in demanding mining and industrial environments. The system is designed around the principles of SANS 1589:2022, providing a dedicated fail-safe braking solution to enhance machine safety and braking reliability.
AIM Equipment’s technology is supported by patent applications 2011/08840 – Fail-Safe Brake System and 2024/09293 – Brake System for Heavy Duty Vehicles Having Both a Service Brake and Fail-Safe Brake. The patented technology incorporates a fail-safe braking function alongside the vehicle’s service braking system, providing an additional layer of protection in critical operating conditions.
Engineered for demanding applications, AIM Equipment’s braking solutions focus on dependable performance, controlled stopping and enhanced operational safety for heavy-duty vehicles and trackless mobile machines
Key Advantages
Designed for Demanding Work
Standards
Global Braking Standards & Regulations
Australia – Earthmoving Machinery Standards
Australia’s braking requirements for earthmoving machinery have evolved over time. AS 2958.1-1995 has been superseded by AS 3450:2021, Earth-moving machinery – Wheeled or high-speed rubber-tracked machines – Performance requirements and test procedures for brake systems. AS 3450:2021 provides performance requirements and test procedures for braking systems used on applicable earthmoving machinery, supporting safe and reliable braking performance in demanding operating environments.
United States – MSHA Mining Regulations
In the United States, mining safety is regulated at federal level by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Rather than relying on a single braking-system design standard, MSHA establishes performance and safety requirements through the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Key regulations include: 30 CFR Part 57 – Safety standards for underground metal and nonmetal mines. 30 CFR Part 75 – Mandatory safety standards for underground coal mines. These regulations establish requirements intended to ensure that mining equipment and braking systems operate safely under demanding underground conditions.
USA – SAE Engineering Standards
In addition to regulatory requirements, engineers designing heavy-duty mining and off-highway braking systems utilise technical standards developed by SAE International. SAE standards provide engineering guidance and performance requirements for braking components and systems used in off-highway and heavy-duty machinery. Standards such as SAE J1152 and SAE J1473 address aspects of braking-system design and performance for applicable machinery.
Workshop Gallery
Built and Serviced for the Field
A closer look at AIM Equipment workshop capability and heavy-duty service work.
AIM Equipment
Engineering for Safety & Performance
AIM Equipment combines engineering expertise, failsafe braking technology and application-specific system design to develop braking solutions for demanding mining and industrial environments. Our approach considers the requirements of the machine, operating conditions and applicable standards to deliver braking systems designed for reliable performance, controlled stopping and enhanced machine safety.