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Friction Products |
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Wet Friction Discs & Plates |
Integrally Molded Disc Pads |
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Molded Linings |
Flat Sheets |
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Extruded Coils |
Geartooth Facings |
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Lining Segments |
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| Carlisle’s Industrial Friction Group brings
over 35 years of experience to the design and manufacture
of friction materials. We produce friction parts as small
as 3/8" up to single piece molded gear clutches 62" in diameter
and one piece molded bars 35' long. We utilize both extruded
and dry mix molded processes. In addition to producing the
friction material, we have developed expertise in bonding
our friction to metal surfaces. This can occur as an integrally
molded component or through the use of adhesives and heat.
The end result for our customers is a finished assembly that
reduces overall cost. |
| We Develop |
Our Own Friction Compounds |
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Since our inception, we have formulated
our own friction compounds, rather than outsourcing this critical
function. Compounding begins with an understanding of raw
materials and how they interact. Our material engineers review
and select the fibers, friction augmenting compounds and binders
to form the optimum friction material. As part of this selection
process, we analyze elemental composition under an electron
microscope and measure density and surface area using a pycnometer
and adsorption analyzer. Following selection, each incoming
raw material is inspected to ensure it adheres to our exacting
specifications.
Once a trial formulation has emerged from
our R&D application engineering team, it moves into the
prototyping phase using a lab sized mixer and various process/curing
times. The new prototype compound is examined for composite
material properties through thermal analyzers, strength testing
and acetone extractions. Finally, we use our bank of inertia
dynamometers to simulate actual operating conditions and test
the material to its failure. Upon meeting all of our design
criteria, the new formulation moves into final production
where another set of complete tests are conducted to ensure
final material properties. Molded Linings Flat Sheets Extruded
Coils |
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Valued Supplier to Major OEMs |
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| Obviously, developing a new friction material
that will perform in the field as it does in the laboratory
is a complicated process. All the more reason major OEMs have
come to depend on Carlisle to provide the consistent friction
quality required for the safety critical applications where
our products are typically found. Geartooth Facings |
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