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Friction materials

US4226759A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 31, 1978
Grant dateOct 7, 1980
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Expiry dateJul 31, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K7/06
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Asbestos-free friction material compositions containing from about 20 to 45% by volume of the material of a thermoset binder of a phenol formaldehyde resin and optionally a heat and chemical reistant rubber, up to 10% by volume of an inert mineral filler and as the sole fibrous reinforcement 5 to 15% by volume of short lengths of steel fibers are disclosed. The compositions are useful as brake pads and the like and has properties comparable with asbestos-based materials.

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