Ceramic brake pads are implemented by brake shoes or calipers which press them against spinning wheels, rotors or discs to reduce speed as a result of increased friction. The materials used for brake pads or brake bands must be able to withstand the frictional force of braking as this mechanical component receives the brunt of that process.
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Cook Bonding & Manufacturing Co., Inc.Cleveland, OH 800-626-6540 The team at Cook Bonding & Manufacturing is devoted to the production of materials and products that induce resistance, which is better known as friction. Examples of these products include ceramic brake pads, press blocks, hoist frictions and gear tooth facings, all of which are manufactured in Cook facilities by friction production experts. Give us a call today to see how we can help you!
ProTec Friction SupplyMount Kisco, NY 914-244-3600 Serving industries like the oilfield, marine, mining, railroad and assembly line companies, ProTec Friction Supply has combined advanced friction formulation capabilities with manufacturing and supply chain expertise to provide unique and marketable solutions for their primary customers, including products like ceramic brake pads, break sets and clutch buttons. Call them today!
Global Friction Products, Inc.Tampa, FL 877-285-2700 With over 25 years of expertise in the friction product production industry, Global Friction Products carries a surplus of inventory, including ceramic brake parts and clutch bands, to meet the needs of all industries. The most important element of our business is that we operate in an emergency mode. We have the capability to produce a new or repaired product within a day or two.
CECO Friction Products, Inc.Landis, NC 800-633-1880 CECO Friction Products, which is a company that started in 1973, has grown to include hundreds of customers in the U.S. as well as around the globe. Production capabilities have increased to keep pace with changing customer needs and to take full advantage of innovations in friction components, products and materials. Examples of goods include ceramic brake pads and drum linings. Call today!
Morgan Brake & Clutch CompanyRichmond, BC 800-667-4113 Since 1932, Morgan Brake & Clutch has been making high quality ceramic brake pads. Our 70 plus years of experience combined with our wide variety of products and talented staff means that we are dedicated to making sure you have the best experience possible! Our highly sought after products will meet your every need. Visit our website or give us a call to request a quote today!
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As ceramics have long been praised for their heat resistance and durability, they have become a prime choice for brake pad manufacturers. The extreme hardness, resistance to weathering and wear, high stiffness, resistance to chemical corrosion and compressive strength of these non-metallic substances heighten their applicability. Automotive, agricultural and transit industries make use of both commercial and industrial grade ceramic brake pads. Ceramics begin as a granular powder that is purified before being measured and often combined with other ceramics or substances such as metal shavings. The friction materials are then bonded together by manufacturing techniques such as sintering, firing, hot pressing, hipping, extrusion, fusing, slip or pressure casting, injection molding and deposition many of which can be utilized in the production of a wide variety of brake pads. Because these composites retain the positive qualities of each element entered into them, they can be made specific to a given industrial or commercial application. Alumina, or aluminum oxide, boron carbides and silicon carbide are the most common of the advanced, technical and engineering grade ceramics used in the production of brake pads.
The basic process of braking relies heavily on the functionality and efficiency of the brake pad. When a lever or pedal is pressed, it sets into motion a chain of events beginning with the release of brake fluid which is put under pressure and travels to the braking mechanism of each wheel where a small hydraulic pump engages the shoe or caliper. Ceramic brake pads, attached with strong adhesive glue or rivets, are thus pressed against the spinning surface of the wheel or disc. The friction created by contact between the two materials causes the wheel to slow in proportion to the amount of pressure applied. Because ceramics maintain their structural integrity even in the presence of tremendous heat, they offer increased stopping power as compared to metallic counterparts which experience thermal expansion. While a grating or squealing noise is produced by this friction, ceramics generate a frequency beyond human hearing capabilities and thus are less of an annoyance to consumers. Reduced dust is another significant benefit of ceramic brake pads. The friction inherent in braking grinds both the rotor and the pad, generating small pad fragments that break off and can cause a loss of traction or vibration. The durability and heat resistance of ceramics significantly reduce the amount of brake-dust generation. Shimmed, chamfered, and slotted ceramic brake pads further reduce heat expansion related cracks and noises.
