Graphite for Friction | Brake Pads & Clutch Linings

Friction Materials

Graphite for Friction Materials

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Our company supplies natural flake graphite specifically for semi-metallic friction materials. Since the 1970s, semi-metallic friction materials have been widely used in clutches and automatic transmission linings. These materials are made by binding graphite with metal powders, steel fibers, and clay powders using synthetic resins. They are primarily used in high-speed equipment, such as aircraft, trucks, and off-road vehicles, for braking systems and clutch plates.

In recent years, asbestos has gradually been replaced by graphite. In some semi-metallic linings, the graphite content has increased from 1-2% to around 10%. The consumption of graphite in this field depends on the development of the automotive industry.

Properties

· Lubrication:

Graphite provides low friction and acts as a natural lubricant, reducing wear and tear on both the friction material and mating surfaces.

· High Thermal Conductivity:

Graphite helps dissipate heat generated during braking, preventing overheating and maintaining optimal friction performance.

· Wear Resistance:

Graphite contributes to the durability of friction materials by reducing the rate of wear during continuous or high-load operations.

· Stability at High Temperatures:

Graphite remains stable even at high temperatures, making it ideal for use in braking systems and other friction materials exposed to heat.

Applications

1. Brake Pads and Linings

Application: Graphite is a key ingredient in brake pads and brake linings, which are used in vehicles and industrial machinery.
Function: Graphite acts as a lubricant, reducing wear and improving the friction coefficient. It also helps in heat dissipation, preventing overheating of brake components during operation, thereby enhancing performance and longevity.

2. Clutch Materials

Application: In clutch facings for automotive and industrial machines.
Function: Graphite helps in improving the friction characteristics, providing smooth engagement and disengagement. Its lubricating properties reduce wear on both the clutch plate and the flywheel, resulting in extended component life.

3. Friction Discs for Heavy Machinery

Application: Used in friction discs in heavy machinery such as mining equipment and construction machinery.
Function: Graphite aids in maintaining a stable coefficient of friction under high load conditions, improving braking performance and extending the life of friction discs.

4. Industrial Friction Applications

Application: In friction blocks and sliding bearings used in various industrial applications such as conveyors, crushers, and presses.
Function: Graphite helps reduce wear and provides a stable frictional surface, which is essential for smooth, continuous operation in industrial machinery.

Graphite in Friction Applications: Brake Pads and More

Graphite for Friction Materials

1. Brake Pads and Linings

2. Clutch Materials

3. Friction Discs for Heavy Machinery

4. Industrial Friction Applications