Orscheln Park Brake Levers

The Industry leader for over 50 years.

The Orscheln Parking Brake Lever has been the product of choice by engineers for both on-highway and off-highway applications for over 50 years. We offer both standard hand and foot park brake levers, as well as the capability to design custom control systems. We specialize in providing a parking brake system that includes the park brake lever and the park brake cable. Contact our factory for more information. Standard type levers are also now available through our F.A.S.T. distribution channel.

Brake Levers

Orscheln hand levers are designed on the principle of variable mechanical advantage, and therefore, variable hand effort. During the initial movement of the lever from the "off" to the "on" position, there is great linear movement compared to the output effort. As the lever approaches the "on" position, the output effort becomes greater in comparison to the linear movement. As the lever passes over center, or toggle position, the mechanical advantage is theoretically infinite.

Orscheln hand levers also provide a screw-type adjustment feature which allows the operator to make system adjustments. This is accomplished by simply turning the adjustment knob on the lever handle.

Orscheln’s standard levers are shown in this section. Using these standard levers where possible can generally provide shorter lead-times and lower costs. When custom designs are needed, we offer many options and variations. The key characteristics to remember in designing a lever system include required lever output, mounting location, operator access, and handle effort. Mounting bracket design should be determined by travel, cable clamp pattern, and mounting preference.

In order to ensure a good functional system, we recommend that you have our Engineering Department review your design prior to going into production.