Thermofiber 3025
THERMOFIBER 3025 is designed for heavy duty industrial brake applications. It consists of resin impregnated textile-based material with aramid and no metal components. TF3025 has a long wear life and is fully cured and suitable for bonding and riveting.
THERMOFIBER 3025 provides excellent wear life and consistent control and engagement characteristics. It is well suited for geared brake discs in industrial machinery.
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS Forging Machinery, Heavy-Duty Static Applications, Heavy-Duty Industrial Machinery, Holding Mechanical Structures, Machinery Mining Industries
AVAILABLE FORMS Gear Tooth Facings, Disc Brake Pads, Special Molded Pieces
TF3025 Technical Data
FRICTION PROPERTIES
Static Friction Coefficient (15bar, from box): 0.37±0.05μ
Static Friction Coefficient (15bar, 100C): 0.40±0.05 μ
Dynamic Friction Coefficient: 0.30±0.05 μ
Wear Rate (79N, 7m/s): 50±10 mm3/Kwh
Temp. Fading (100N, 11.5m/s): 250±10 °C
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Hardness (DIN53505): 90±5 Shore-D
Specific Gravity (ASTM D792-91): 1.45±0.05 gr/cm3
Ignition Loss (ASTM D-2524): 30±2 %
Acetone Extraction (ISO2859-1): 3±0.2 %
Thermal Conductivity (ASTM E1952-01): 0.3±0.01 W/m°K
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Tensile Strength (ASTM D638-10): 73±5 N/mm2
Compressive Strength ( UNE 53205): 30,000 psi
Poisson Coefficient: 0.19±0.03
Young Modulus (ASTMD 638-10): 8432±100 N/mm2
RECOMMENDED WORKING VALUES
T° Max. Continuous Operation: 390 °F
T° Max. Intermittent Operation: 480 °F
MATERIAL TYPE Rigid Material
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.