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Compacted graphite iron brake drum

US6572712B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2000
Grant dateJun 3, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2200/0013
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A compacted graphite iron brake component for use in a braking system having a final composition of: 3.0 to about 4.0 percent carbon; 2.15 to about 2.60 percent silicon; 0.40 to about 0.90 manganese; and the balance iron. The brake component having a frictionally engageable portion with a microstructure of compacted graphite disposed in a pearlitic matrix.

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