AsiaBrake 2021 Digital Conference
Asia Brake Bangkok Thailand 2021, is a digital conference organized by Acme-Inter and Compact International, two leading companies in the friction industry in Thailand. This event brings together main thought leaders, academics and stakeholders of the brake industry from around the world, who share a common interest: finding practical solutions for sustainable development in the […]
Brake wear enviro impact; trends to combat them (part one)
HOLTSVILLE, N.Y. – A majority of attention, both in research and regulatory legislation, is primarily placed on exhaust-related pollution. During operation of a vehicle, particulate matter can also be emitted through mechanical processes, including tire and brake wear, and resuspension of road dust particles. These emissions are classified as non-exhaust emissions, and comprise a considerable […]
Environmental Impact of Polymer-Fiber Reinforced Concrete
The dosage of fibers in pavements can significantly affect the carbon footprint of construction, the amount of cement required for the same square surface is less when fibers are used. For this reason, the reinforcement of concrete with fibers is gaining importance in recent years to improve structures and because less cement is needed for […]
Brake dust: the inconvenient truth
Look out, the emissions police may soon be coming for your tires and brakes. Now that most noxious fumes and hazardous particulate matter have been cleansed from exhaust pipes, global regulatory agencies that monitor those nasty 2.5-10.0-micron particles that can lodge in your lungs and irritate your eyes, nose, and throat are zeroing in on […]
How long do brake pads last?
Brake pads are even more forgotten, despite the fact that they play a critical role in your car’s health, as well as your and your family’s safety. While many attribute a car’s stopping ability to the entire braking system, the brake pads are the culprits you should be most thankful for. Pressed into the brake rotor, […]