Drivetrain friction material
Drivetrain friction material

Cat® Drivetrain Friction Material Protects Components

Your mining equipment produces intense heat and high pressure. Your drivetrain needs to thrive in those brutal conditions. Find out how genuine Cat® drivetrain friction material helps protect your drivetrain's crucial components.

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As the components inside your drivetrain produce power, they often wear against one another. Cat® friction material can help reduce premature wear and prevent component failures. It's easy to think of drivetrain friction materials as support components that allow other parts to do their jobs, but they are as vital to the performance of your drivetrain as any gear, bushing, seal, or bearing. And friction material is key to safe operation, which is always a top priority on any mine site.

Caterpillar engineers match the characteristics of friction materials to the functions they perform. This ensures safety, reliability, and lower total cost of ownership. That means taking steps beyond other equipment manufacturers to deliver exclusive features like:

  • Proprietary heat treatment applied to friction material parts, preventing premature wear and damage to their mating parts

  • Separator plates designed with improved teeth profiles to properly engage mating parts

  • Groove patterns that balance engagement, cooling, and durability for cooler running materials that last longer with minimal maintenance

  • Extended-life friction materials for brakes and transmissions, delivering significantly increased life and more heat resistance than conventional materials

  • Exclusive Cat elastomeric material used in transmission clutch groups for extended transmission life

With Cat friction materials, you can expect greater reliability, longer wear life, and lower maintenance costs.

Talk to your Cat dealer to learn more about how Cat drivetrain friction material can increase equipment uptime and reduce maintenance costs. Your Cat dealer can also work with you to craft a maintenance plan that helps you get more from your investment. In the meantime, get more details on Cat drivetrains here.

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