Friction & Abrasives
Friction Applications
Advanced Resin Solutions for Friction Applications
Why Resins Matter in Friction Components
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.
Reducing Emissions for Cleaner Air
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.
Advanced Resin Solutions for Friction Applications
Why Resins Matter in Friction Components
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.
Reducing Emissions for Cleaner Air
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.
Why Choose MICHELIN ResiCare for Friction?
At MICHELIN ResiCare, we go beyond traditional phenolic resins with RESI4FRICTION, a unique non-toxic, renewable carbon-based Araminolic resin engineered for demanding brake pad 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
- Achieve requested friction performance for brake pads
- 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
Sustainability Built In
Industrial Applications
RESI4FRICTION supports your company’s sustainable development strategy:
- Formulation nearly 100% biobased 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, with several applications available:
- Automotive & 2W: Brake pads, linings, clutch facings
- Rail & Marine: Trains, ships
- Industrial: Winches, hoists, cranes
Sustainability Built In
RESI4FRICTION supports your company’s sustainable development strategy:
- Formulation nearly 100% biobased using 5-HMF monomers
- Low CO₂ emissions (<1.20–2.20 kg CO₂/kg)
- European sourcing aligned with RE2020 goals
- Petroleum resource independence
Industrial Applications
Our friction resins serve diverse markets:
- Automotive & 2W: Brake pads, linings, clutch facings
- Rail & Marine: Trains, ships
- Industrial: Winches, hoists, cranes
Looking Ahead: From Friction to Abrasion
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.
Why Partner with MICHELIN ResiCare?
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 biobased. This ensures compliance with REACH and CLP regulations, protects workers and consumers, and supports your sustainability goals, without compromising performance.
Looking Ahead: From Friction to Abrasion
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.
Why Partner with MICHELIN ResiCare?
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 biobased. This ensures compliance with REACH and CLP regulations, protects workers and consumers, and supports your sustainability goals, without compromising performance.
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To build with us the best solution adapted to your needs, let’s get in touch !
To build with us the best solution adapted to your needs, let’s get in touch !