Custom friction and sealing materials are critical components in various industrial applications, ensuring efficient operation and longevity of machinery and systems. These materials are tailored to meet specific performance requirements, balancing frictional properties, wear resistance, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.

Types of Custom Friction Materials

1. Composite Friction Materials:

   • Components: Blend of resins, fibers (carbon, aramid, glass), and fillers (metallic and non-metallic).
   • Applications: Brake pads, clutches, industrial brakes.
   • Properties: High wear resistance, adjustable friction coefficients, thermal stability.

2. Ceramic-Based Materials:

   • Components: Ceramics like silicon carbide, alumina, and zirconia.
   • Applications: High-performance brake systems, aerospace components.
   • Properties: Excellent thermal stability, high hardness, low wear.

3. Metallic Friction Materials:

   • Components: Sintered metals like copper, iron, or bronze with added lubricants.
   • Applications: Heavy-duty brakes, clutches.
   • Properties: High thermal conductivity, good strength, moderate friction coefficients.

4. Organic Friction Materials:

   • Components: Natural or synthetic fibers, resins, and fillers.
   • Applications: Automotive brakes, industrial friction components.
   • Properties: Moderate cost, good noise and vibration control, adjustable friction properties.

Types of Custom Sealing Materials

1. Elastomers:

   • Materials: Nitrile rubber (NBR), fluorocarbon (Viton), silicone, EPDM.
   • Applications: O-rings, gaskets, seals in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
   • Properties: Excellent flexibility, good chemical and thermal resistance.

2. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE):

   • Applications: Seals, gaskets, and packing for chemical processing equipment.
   • Properties: Exceptional chemical resistance, wide temperature range, low friction.

3. Graphite:

   • Applications: High-temperature sealing, steam applications.
   • Properties: Excellent thermal resistance, self-lubricating properties, good chemical resistance.

4. Metal Seals:

   • Materials: Stainless steel, Inconel, copper.
   • Applications: High-pressure and high-temperature applications.
   • Properties: High strength, excellent thermal and chemical resistance.