Asbestos free friction composition for brake linings

Transforming an Indian Manufacturing Company: The Rane Brake Linings Case

Asbestos exposure during routine brake lining manufacture.

Occupational exposure to asbestos fiber and total dust of workers of a major brake lining manufacture plant in a developing country were examined and compared with those in developed countries. Time weighted average of total dust and asbestos fiber concentration in the potential sources of exposure were monitored. All personal air sampling were collected on membrane filters and analyzed by phas...

Analysis of Brake-Pad Friction Material Formulation

In the technologically advanced era that we currently live in, there is a growing demand for cheaper and more durable materials for a variety of purposes. The most important safety feature of an automobile is its braking system. The ability of brakes is to provide safe and repeatable stopping, which is related to safety of automobiles and human. Automotive friction materials are multi component...

Characterization of Friction Material Formulations for Brake Pads

techniques such as SEM, TGA, XRD, friction and wear tests are used to characterize the formulations as well as the commercial material. Out of the 30 formulations made, two formulations viz., S1 and S2 closer to commercial material are presented in this work. Formulation S2 exhibits better thermal stability and better wear resistance. With the help of SEM analysis, physical properties and XRD s...

The Role of Solid Lubricants for Brake Friction Materials

This review article comprises of three parts. Firstly, reports of brake manufacturers on the beneficial impact of solid lubricants for pad formulations are surveyed. Secondly, since tribofilms were identified to play a crucial role in friction stabilization and wear reduction, the knowledge about tribofilm structures formed during automotive braking was reviewed comprehensively. Finally, a mode...