Robotics Market
Robot shipments reached new heights, with 10,730 robots valued at $507 million shipped to North American customers in the opening quarter of the year. This represents growth of 22 percent in units and three percent in dollars over the same period in 2017.
ProTec has deep experience developing and delivering high-tech friction materials and parts for robotic brakes and clutches.
We work closely with R&D and production engineers to tailor precision solutions for virtually any collaborative robotics application, from PFLRs to aerospace armatures to surgical devices to material handling and many others.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS PFLRs, Collaborative, Positioning, Armatures, Surgical, Pay Load Handling, Machine Tending
Our Optimum Kevlar Material
Our TF1600 Kevlar material is tailored to the robotics industry. It has powerful and consistent friction performance, smooth engagement, noise and wear free, 80% Kevlar content – non-metallic, and it’s available as thin as 0.020”.
TF1600MC2 High aramid non-metallic
Other Featured Friction Materials
TF202-N Injection molded medium organic
TTC141 Complex carbon composite
TTP120 Advanced friction paper