Warner Electric's new brake friction material eliminates fluctuations in quality and performance.
As a result of five years of independent development, Warner Electric, a leading brand of Altra Industrial Motion Corp., has launched the new W134 friction brake material. Designed to provide consistent and reliable braking performance in a variety of conditions - the integration of the W134 friction material into the Warner brake is the optimal choice for all heavy-duty powertrain applications.
The production of brake friction material, which works in various environmental and operating conditions, is a demanding process. The friction material is usually specialized to work under predetermined temperature and atmospheric conditions that provide a braking effect for specific applications. This is a problem for brake manufacturers. If the brake is required to operate with reliable and consistent power levels over a wide range of temperatures and environments - highly focused brake friction will not occur. Obviously, a specialized solution is needed to suit different operating conditions.
Warner Electric, a world leader in electromagnetic brakes, used the solution with its expert chemists to formulate the W134 completely internally. From the first principle, it was designed to provide static and dynamic braking functions with high torque stability. It also offers consistent performance at different speeds and a wide range of environmental conditions. The material is non-sticky with a high coefficient of friction, so it is suitable for outdoor use. However, this may not result in increased brake wear, as the W134 engine is optimized for high-energy braking and strong stopping due to its consistent material properties. That's why the W134 is the perfect complement to Warner's extensive range of high-performance brakes.
Complete control over the recipe process ensures the quality of the material. Warner Electric monitors and ensures every stage of production. Large production capacities, strong supply networks and engineering teams enable shorter delivery times and ready after-sales support. These provide serviceability support and shorten and simplify brake maintenance.
By specifying a Warner brake, brake operators can obtain a reliable product equipped with optimal friction material that eliminates the performance fluctuations that often occur in special materials. Brake operators in demanding applications, supported by a combination of global capabilities and localized service centers owned by Altra, have easy access to a solution that provides the tangible benefits of the application.
