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 […]
Breaking Free from the LME: Why It’s Time to Replace Tin Sulfides (SnS) in Brake Pads
For decades, pure Tin Sulfide (SnS) has been the gold standard friction modifier in premium brake pad formulations. Revered for its ability to stabilize friction and protect the phenolic resin at high temperatures, it has been a staple in Copper-free NAO (Non-Asbestos Organic) and Low-Met formulations. However, there is an “elephant in the room” that […]
Cost-Effective Replacement for Antimony Trisulfide (Sb₂S₃): Alternatives, Benefits, and Applications
Antimony trisulfide (Sb₂S₃) has historically been a cornerstone additive in various industrial sectors, particularly in the manufacturing of friction materials, flame retardants, and specialized coatings. In friction applications, it acts as a crucial solid lubricant and friction modifier, stabilizing the coefficient of friction (CoF) at high temperatures and regulating the thermal degradation of phenolic resins. […]