Thermofiber 1700
TF1700 is a high-content Kevlar material designed for high performance motorsports clutch, severe service industrial brake and clutch applications. TF1700 virtually eliminates clutch slippage with a high torque capacity that avoids uncontrollable glazing
Additionally, TF1700 exhibits extraordinary wear life properties. When given a mating surface, clutch flywheel, brake rotor, or brake drum, it will dramatically outlast organic friction wear performance .
TF1700 is completely non-abrasive against mating surfaces, promotes smooth engagement, resists very high surface pressures at the brake interface, and is an effective alternative for sintered materials since it handles high energy inputs in both dry and oil- immersed applications.
TF1700 is available in flat sheets and in finished custom shapes and sizes, with thicknesses as low as 0.040”
AVAILABLE FORMS Clutch Facings and Buttons, Disc Brake Pads, Gear Tooth Facings, Radius Blocks, Flat Sheets, Special Molded Pieces
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Car & Motorcycle Competition Clutches, Heavy Vehicle Clutches, Clutch Buttons, Industrial Brakes & Clutches
TF1700 Technical Data
COLOR Green/Gray
STRUCTURE Semi-Flexible
COMPOSITION
Metallic No
Aramid Yes
MAIN FIBER Kevlar
TYPE OF SERVICE Dry & Wet
DYNAMIC COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION (μ) 0.70±0.05
WEAR RATE 60 (at 302F)
TEMP FADING 500±10
MECHANICAL RESISTANCE
Burst Strength 18,200±200 RPM
Tensile Strength 70±5 N/mm²
Compressive Strength 300±50 N/mm²
HARDNESS 85±5
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.27±0.1
POISSON COIFFECIENT 0.27±0.03
YOUNG MODULUS 7200±100 N/mm²
Tº Max. Continuous Operation 300 ºC
Tº Max. Intermittent Operation 450 ºC
The above test data is provided for informational purposes and represents standards in controlled laboratory settings. Actual performance will vary by application and operating conditions.