Featured Friction Materials

Browse friction materials by code, type, and dynamic friction level. Short descriptions are included to help you find the right material for your application. Common types include woven, molded, sintered metal, ceramic, carbon and Kevlar. Based on your application’s requirements for mating surface wear life, heat resistance, noise reduction, and dust containment, ProTec’s Friction Experts can help you select a material that will increase the lifespan and overall efficiency in your brake or clutch application.

CodeFriction TypeFriction Material FeaturesDynamic Friction Coefficient
TTS115SteelMating Plate: primary heat sink or dissipates energy into ambient surroundingsN/A
TF2400Compression MoldedBrake Pads for Cranes, Geared Discs, Press Blocks0.62
TF1200GCompression MoldedIndustry Standard for Flat Sheets0.60
TF2000Woven / Molded HybridClutch Facings: copper-reinforced woven0.55
TF1890Compression MoldedOEM Grade for GT Strength0.50
TF4242Flexible MoldedFlexible w/ High Rubber for Heavy Loads0.50
TF3080Compression MoldedEngineered for Torque Limiters0.50
TF2016Woven / Molded HybridClutch Facings: Kevlar-reinforced for OE performance0.50
TF2000VRWoven / Molded HybridIndustrial. Agricultural, Construction Clutches0.50
CR3OSSintered IronSintered Brake Pads0.48
TF3400Compression MoldedSuperior Grip and Rivetability0.48
TT150CeramicBronze Ceramic for Clutch Buttons0.47
TF1425Flexible MoldedHi-tensile GG Friction for Flex-molded Lining0.47
TF3062Compression MoldedHardness and Mechanical Strength0.47
TF1100NACarbon CompositeGasket - Compressed Sheets with Carbon Fibers0.45
TF1850Compression MoldedMetallic Densified for Gear Tooth Facings0.45
TF600WovenWoven Roll Lining0.45
TF2025Woven / Molded HybridClutch Facings: Brass Plus Reinforced0.45
TF2100Compression MoldedMetallic Densified for HD Industrial use0.45
TF1350Compression MoldedCentrifugal brake/clutch0.43
TF202AFInjection MoldedInjection Molded - Medium Duty0.42
TF2050Compression MoldedDependable economy clutch facings0.41
TF2666Compression MoldedHigh Static Friction for Precision Devices and Robotics0.40
TF3066Compression MoldedHigh Static Friction Ideal for Wind Turbines0.40
TF1600-MC2Kevlar PaperHigh performance, high friction, non-metal composite material containing a high percentage of aramid fiber0.40
TF1200Compression MoldedLow Wear; Stable Performance0.40
TF1820Compression MoldedPremium Organic Gear Tooth Facings0.40
TF202-NInjection MoldedHigh Volume Integrally Molded Parts; Medium Friction0.40
TF2082DFMolded Composite HybridExtra High Sheer Strength + Torque Capacity0.40
TF2006Woven / Molded HybridHigh Strength for Clutch Facings0.39
TF2020Woven / Molded HybridClutch Facings: severe duty woven0.38
TF1300Compression MoldedRadius Blocks0.38
TFC8810Cork Wet & DryCompressibility & Strength0.37
TF202-BKInjection MoldedHigh Volume Integrally Molded Parts; Low Friction0.34
TF4511Compression MoldedNon-scoring Lo-Co Friction Composite0.31
TF3020Woven / Molded HybridLow Kevlar Laminate0.30
TF3025Woven/Molded HybridHigh Kevlar Laminate-Non Metallic0.30
TF4800Compression MoldedLo-coefficent Friction0.18
TT137Sintered BronzeCFW Pressure-driven Sintered0.14
TTP125PaperFriction Paper0.14
TTP120Wet Friction PaperAdvanced Paper for Wheel Brake, Transmission, PTO0.14
TT133Wet Friction Oil Impregnated BronzeTurbine Yaw Brake Pads0.13
TTP127Wet Friction Carbon PaperDifferentials/Wheel Brakes, Torque Converter Clutches0.13
TTG149Wet Friction GraphiteHeavy-duty Power-shift Clutches0.12
TTP128Wet Friction Carbon PaperDifferentials/Wheel Brakes, Torque Converter Clutches0.12
TTC141Wet Friction CarbonHigh-load Differentials, Clutches, Brakes0.11
TT131Wet Friction BronzeDifferential Clutches, High-load Clutches0.10
TF1700Kevlar Paper0.70
TF3027Woven/Molded HybridHigh Kevlar Laminate0.32