Novel C/C-SiC materials have been developed for their use as brake pads for high-speed elevators. Under dynamic and stationary conditions, these materials exhibit high thermal shock resistance, high coefficients of friction, and extremely low wear rates. In addition, it has been found that the SiC content of the CC/-SiC materials on the friction surface heavily influences the frictional behaviour. Low-cost materials based on short fibre reinforcement and on drastically reduced process times showed their high potential for the manufacture of cost efficient brake pads.
Origin
German Aerospace Centre
Journal Title
Int J Appl Ceram Technol 2 2 2005 105-113
Sector
Glass Fibre
Class
GF 448