Abstract: A friction material having particular use in brake pads for motor vehicles. The material includes iron powder as its chief constituent. In addition, the material contains phosphorous (P) of 0.02% or more of sulfur (S) of 0.02% or more or combined P and S of 0.03% or more.

Abstract: The compositions of friction element for molding and the friction element for molding formed from the composition characterizing by addition of any one or more than two of the cermet powder (A) contained 75-50% of the mixed carbon and 25-50% of the alloy of stainless and iron series, the cermet powder (B) contained 75-50% of the mixed carbon and 25-50% of the alloy of tungsten and iron and/or the alloy of molybdenum and iron series or the cermet powder (E) of 75-50% of the mixed carbon and 25-50% of metal iron series, in range of 15-50%.

Abstract: A composition of material for use as a friction material in a brake and its method of manufacture. Liquid double salts of dibasic and monobasic (ammonium-potassium hydrogen) phosphoric acid (DSP) is added to a dry mixture of reinforcing fiber, friction modifiers, fillers and phenolic resin to create a high viscosity slurry. Thereafter, a metallic (magnesium) oxide and para formaldehyde (para) are added to the slurry. Molds which have been previously heated are filled with the slurry and any excess removed. The metallic oxide reacts with the DSP and the para reacts with the phenolic resin to create a two binder matrix for holding the reinforcing fiber, friction material and fillers in a fixed relationship corresponding to the shape of a brake pad. The brake pads are removed from the molds and transported to a ventilated chamber where the internal curing proceeds at or near ambient temperature to complete the manufacture of the brake pad.

Abstract: An impact-resistant phenolic resin composition comprising 99 to 25% by weight of a phenolic resin and 1 to 75% by weight of a nitrile group-containing highly saturated polymer rubber whose amount of bound nitrile ranges from 10 to 60% by weight and having an iodine value not exceeding 120.

Abstract: A friction material suitable for use as a bearing, comprising:(a) 20-40 weight percent phenolic resin;(b) 5-15 weight percent graphite;(c) 0.5-3.5 weight percent carbon black;(d) 40-60 weight percent of a non-asbestos containing refractory fiber comprising at least 25 wt. % CaO and 35 wt. % SiO.sub.2 ; and(e) 4-10 weight percent acrylic fiber.

Abstract: Chemically reactive liquids such as catalyzed monomers and prepolymers are mixed with finely divided solids to form a homogeneous blend by chilling the liquid to a temperature below its solidification point, forming it into finely divided solidly frozen particulates, chilling the finely divided solids to a temperature below the solidification temperature of the reactive liquid and mixing the materials together without allowing the temperature to rise to the liquid solidification point. The admixture may then be formed into a permanent shape by warming to a temperature whereat the frozen liquid melts and the liquid is caused to react.

Abstract: High temperature phenolic resins suited for use for example in an automotive or similar brake or in a clutch, are provided by a blend of the reaction product of a phenolic compound, naphthalenic compound, and formaldehyde with selected prior art resins. The mole ratio range of naphthalenic compound: phenolic compound: formaldehyde is about 1: 1:0.8-5:1-10. Friction particles and friction elements can be prepared from said reaction product optionally being blended with said selected prior art resins. An improved method of making friction elements is also provided which uses such binder.

Abstract: A friction material useful in automobile brakes and the like, comprises as a reinforcing agent steel wool coated with a thermosetting resin such as a phenolic resole resin.