Advanced Resin Solutions for brake linings and clutches.

Brake pads, brake linings and clutches rely on high-performance resins to ensure safety, durability, and efficiency. Resins act as binders, holding friction composites together and enabling them to withstand extreme heat without degrading. This is essential for maintaining braking performance under demanding conditions.

Traditional friction materials wear down and release dust containing harmful substances. At Michelin ResiCare, however, we develop innovative, formaldehyde-free resins that minimize emissions, thereby helping to improve air quality and protect human health.

At MICHELIN ResiCare, we go beyond traditional phenolic resins with RESI4 FRICTION, a unique non-toxic, renewable carbon-based Araminolic resin engineered for demanding brake linings and clutches applications. 

Key Features: 

• Free from formaldehyde, phenol, resorcinol, bisphenols, and hexamine 

• Compliant with REACH legislation and local regulations for worker safety 

• Compatible with multiple processes: impregnation and compression molding 

• Powder or water-based options (up to 70% dry extract) 

• High viscosity and pH range; coke rate 50–55% 

• Particle size: D50 > 25 μm 

• Flow distance: 15–20 mm (ISO 8619:2003) 

• B-time: 40–80 sec at 150°C (ISO 8987) 

Benefits for Your Business: 

• Achieve requested friction performance for brake linings and clutches

• Replace phenolic resins with safer alternatives 

• Exceptional strength and thermal stability under heavy braking 

• High coefficient of friction for maximum braking efficiency 

• Regulatory peace of mind: no health hazard pictograms, SVHC-free, non-CMR substances 

RESI4 FRICTION supports your company’s sustainable development strategy: 

• Formulation nearly 100% bio-based using 5-HMF monomers 

• Low CO₂ emissions (<1.20–2.20 kg CO₂/kg) 

• European sourcing aligned with RE2020 goals 

• Petroleum resource independence 

Our friction resins serve diverse markets: 

• Automotive & 2W: Brake pads, linings, clutch facings 

• Rail & Marine: Trains, ships 

• Industrial: Winches, hoists, cranes 

Our advancements in friction technology are paving the way for future solutions in abrasion applications. This evolution enables us to provide even more advanced materials for industries where wear resistance and durability are essential.

Choosing MICHELIN ResiCare means working with resins that are non-toxic, SVHC-free, and formulated without formaldehyde or isocyanates, while using raw materials that are bio-based. This ensures compliance with REACH and CLP regulations, protects workers and consumers, and supports your sustainability goals, all without compromising performances.