Bismuth-based products not as rare as it is thought. Why now is the time?
Go back In your opinion, which are the metals that are mostly used on friction materials nowadays? Imagine we had the opportunity to do a massive survey asking this question to friction industry formulators. They’d surely answer iron in first place, probably followed by copper, zinc, tin, maybe aluminium…But presumably not bismuth! It sounds quite […]
What is polyacrilonitrile (PAN)?
Go back Polyacrylonitrile is the most common precursor used to make carbon fiber. Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) is a synthetic resin prepared by polymerization of acrylonitrile. It belongs to the important family of acrylic resins and is a tough and rigid thermoplastic material that, resistant to most solvents and chemicals, burns slowly and has a low permeability […]
The green alternative to the alumina industry
Go back Roots from plants can absorb the ionic species of metals such as aluminium in acid soils Al2O3 is a standard abrasive used in friction materials to increase the coefficient of friction and keep clean the rotor surface. It derives however in aluminium contamination when in service, aluminum oxide is released to the environment. Roots […]
Port of Huelva: 180,000m2 reinforced with our fibers
Go back More than 1,900 T of our reference r glued 60 / 0.75 make this huge project a success The Port of Huelva construction, currently in process, consists of a total of 180,000 m2 divided into 6 phases of approximately 30,000 m2 each. Port infrastructures require great capacities, both in design and execution, and […]
Where are we coming from? From Asbestos-based to NAO Copper-free
Go back A joined effort among manufacturers, regulatory organizations and the automotive industry has brought a noticeable evolution on the composition of the friction materials All machine in movement needs to be stopped at some moment. The brake is responsible to turn this kinetic energy into heat and release it through the interface. This is the everlasting […]
Fibers modify the non-linear behavior of structural concrete
Go back The incorporation of fibers into the concrete matrix modifies the non-linear behavior of structural concrete, especially in tension, preventing the opening and propagation of fissures The UNE-83510 standard specifies the conditions to which the fiber must be subjected. The test consists of stretching the fiber until it breaks. It should be remembered that […]
Different strategies to remove copper from existing formulations
Go back What started many years ago in the political corridors in the US, has risen as a priority project for almost all material development laboratories across the globe Being automotive such a globalized industry, a concern that has sprung up on a specific market, can quickly become into a worldwide trend if it is […]
Flooring of shops, shopping centers and the food industry
Go back The pavements of the commercial surfaces of sale to the general public have demanding aesthetic and durability requirements Generally they are extensive surfaces with low hypotheses of loads and surface finish with decorative cladding. Steel fibers and structural polymeric macro fibers added to concrete have become the most demanded solution to minimize execution […]
REACH changes its normativity on the labeling and SDS of brass containing Pb
Go back As of January 5, 2021, manufacturers/distributors on the EU market of brake pads will not only to notify downstream customers of the presence of SVHCs but ECHA itself as well if it contains a whole contain > = 0.1 % Pb (SVHC) Recycled brass chips & swarfs are produced during the mechanization of […]
Fiber-reinforced projected concrete for tunnel applications
Go back Solutions to reduce thickness and increase productivity For many years, steel fiber-reinforced concrete has been successfully used worldwide in projected concrete applications. This reinforced concrete provides multiple advantages such as: Material and runtime savings Reinforcement ductility Easy application Safe-working environment As in conventional concrete, projected concrete is a fragile material, with limited traction […]