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Friction material for use with al. alloy rotor

US5856278A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 1996
Grant dateJan 5, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D69/026
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A friction material especially for use in conjunction with aluminum alloy brake rotors containing silicon carbide particles contains 15 to 80% of a finely divided alumina abrasive, from 5 to 40% of cured organic binder, less than 5% metal in particulate form and less than 5% particulate carbon and/or graphite, from 1 to 40% of organic fiber the balance being particulate inert filler and optionally, a non-graphitic lubricant, all percentages being by volume.

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