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Iron Powder
for Friction Products
Friction materials are utilized in
the braking systems of automobiles, commercial vehicles, aircraft, motorcycles,
trains and off-road vehicles and in other industrial applications. In simple
terms, these materials help stop vehicles as a part of the brake pad or drum
brake lining.
The exact composition of a brake lining is often a closely guarded secret, and
the process of achieving it almost as much an art as a science. Iron powder is a
key ingredient in semi-metallic brake linings, enhancing both the performance
and the long-term reliability and durability of the product.
Our friction powder range offers a comprehensive selection of iron
powders for both OEM and aftermarket applications.
Application Examples
The most significant application for iron powder is automotive OEM and
aftermarket brake pads. Other applications include trains, commercial vehicles,
clutch facings, aircraft brake pads and other industrial uses.
Features and Benefits
Iron powder is used as a filler in
friction materials, while also adding significant thermal transfer properties, a
factor that helps to dissipate heat, which improves performance and reduces wear
on the brake pad.
Our sponge iron powders provide excellent bonding in the friction material
matrix. The high internal porosity of these products helps minimize brake noise,
brake rotor wear and brake pad wear to a greater extent than other metallic
alternatives.
Product Examples
A wide selection of iron powders is available for this purpose in terms of
performance and cost. Our hydrogen-reduced and carbon-reduced sponge iron
powders are both widely used in the friction industry.
Commonly used grades are coarse iron powders IRONR-12 and IRON20/80-19.
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