We supply platy minerals and iron oxides to different brake pad manufacturers worldwide.
About our mica minerals
Phlogopite Mica can be one of the mineral fillers used to make brake pads. Its platy structure and high thermal resistance make it very suitable for decreasing the difference between the static and the dynamic coefficient of friction. Alternative platy minerals, such as graphite, provide the same properties. However, Phlogopite Mica delivers consistent performance even under changes in pressure and temperature.
Health and safety benefits of MicaFort
MicaFort grades offer significant health and safety advantages over alternative platy minerals. It is primarily due to the significantly low levels of free Silica. Low amounts of free Silica is an essential metric measured by the producers we work with, especially when using a dry mixing method, as the inhalation of free Silica can cause serious health problems.
In summary, the technical benefits provided by MicaFort are:
- high thermal resistance
- a similar static and dynamic friction coefficients
- very stable behaviour despite pressure and temperature changes
- very low crystalline Silica <0.1%
MagniF for high-performance brake pads
In addition to MicaFort, MagniF is a fine-ground natural magnetite used in brake pads and friction materials. It supports cold-friction applications while improving friction stability, wear resistance, heat transfer, and overall braking performance. Learn more: Magnetite for Brake Pads | High-Performance Friction Material Additive
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