{"id":1840,"date":"2021-08-04T13:54:01","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T11:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heusinkveld.com\/eu\/?post_type=highlights&p=1840"},"modified":"2025-06-04T15:04:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T13:04:06","slug":"heusinkveld-handbrake","status":"publish","type":"highlights","link":"https:\/\/heusinkveld.com\/eu\/highlights\/heusinkveld-handbrake\/","title":{"rendered":"Heusinkveld Handbrake"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you ready? Because \u2013 we are!<\/p>\n

We are very happy to present our\u00a0new Sim Handbrake<\/a>\u00a0powered by Heusinkveld SmartControl \u2013 available now in our\u00a0webshop<\/a> and at our resellers. This all new Heusinkveld Sim Handbrake will replace our current, classic Sim Handbrake (read about it in our news: currently on\u00a0sale.) <\/a>We invite you to take look at our new Sim Handbrake and check the following highlights.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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Powerful modern design<\/strong>\n<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Our new Sim Handbrake is a completely new design with key structural parts made of laser-cut stainless steel, with a bead blasted or fine-structured powder coat finish.<\/p>\n

Combined with a solid, smooth feeling lever, black powder coated preload-spring, black elastomers and Heusinkveld branding on the lever, the handbrake not only feels great but it is also a fantastic looking addition to any simulator.<\/p>\n

Electronics<\/strong>
\nThe handbrake is pressure sensitive. A 120kg load cell (up to 22kg of force at the lever) provides a linear measurement of the force applied by the driver. The SmartControl controller is integrated inside the handbrake, minimizing cable clutter. The system as a whole has passed EMC compliance testing, guaranteering a stable output signal to your pc under the most challenging circumstances.<\/p>\n

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All new Heusinkveld elastomers<\/strong>\n<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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A realistic, progressive handbrake feel is achieved through our all new custom made injection molded thermoset elastomers. They are tested to have zero performance degradation even after one million duty cycles. You\u2019ll get 3 different elastomers to set a low, medium or high progressive resistance. You can further adjust the mechanical feeling of the handbrake by changing the preload and travel of the initial metal coil spring.<\/p>\n

Adjustable lever<\/strong>
\nThe handbrake lever is adjustable to a horizontal and vertical position, with an additional fine tune adjustment up to 26 degrees. You can also mount the handbrake base horizontally or vertically, ensuring maximum flexibility to find a suitable mounting position in your simulator.<\/p>\n

Mounting and optional adapter plate<\/strong>
\nThe handbrake base has 4 mounting points (2 on each side). But it also comes with an optional adapter plate to ease the installation on aluminium profiles.<\/p>\n

If you use the optional adapter plate, you can adjust the yaw of the handbrake so you can fine tune the direction in which you pull the lever. This can greatly improve the overall ergonomics of your handbrake installation.<\/p>\n

In this\u00a0Tutorial\u00a0<\/a>Remco explains how to change these settings.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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With Heusinkveld\u00a0SmartControl<\/a>\u00a0software you can easily calibrate your Sim Handbrake, set a deadzone, create custom output curves and create, save and share multiple profiles. Read about how to use SmartControl software on our\u00a0support page<\/a>. If you own other Heusinkveld SmartControl compatible products, you can create shared profiles for multiple devices at once. This allows you to change your handbrake + pedal settings in only a few mouseclicks.<\/p>\n

Who is there for you if you have any questions or need help with the installation?<\/strong>
\nIt is important to us that you are as well informed as possible. That\u2019s why our Customer Service Team is available to answer your questions and provide feedback via email at info@heusinkveld.com from Mon-Fri from 9am-6pm CEST.<\/p>\n

Thank you,
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