r0-meta, product code RI-991, is a recycled metakaolin offering a sustainable and cost-competitive alternative to mild abrasives like Zirconium Silicate. It is derived from the calcination of kaolin clay. Its unique properties actively contribute to lowering the overall density of friction materials, making it an ideal choice for lightweighting brake pad formulations. Due to its calcined nature, r0-meta avoids high-temperature dehydration reactions, ensuring consistent performance and minimizing brake fade. This material also helps reduce brake noise and heat recession.
Benefits:
- Reduces the density of friction materials, ideal for lightweighting.
- Offers superior thermal stability and minimizes brake fade.
- Sustainable and cost-effective mild abrasive.
- Helps reduce brake noise and heat recession.
- Low environmental impact as a recycled material.
Applications:
- Brake pad formulations for lightweighting and density reduction.
- Friction materials for noise control and thermal stability.
- Replacement for traditional mild abrasives, such as Zirconium Silicate.