Utilization Of Palm Waste As An Alternative Powder Reinforcement In Friction Materials Non- Asbestos In Manufacturing Motorcycle Brake Pad

Hady , Efendy (2011) Utilization Of Palm Waste As An Alternative Powder Reinforcement In Friction Materials Non- Asbestos In Manufacturing Motorcycle Brake Pad. Project Report. UTeM, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Brakes are most important safety devices in the machines. With the rapid development of automobile industry, the brake require environmentally friendly friction materials with higher and stable friction coefficient and low wear rate, vibration, noise, and cost. Friction lining is an essential part of braking system. Different types of friction materials are used in brake lining of different machines. The brake linings generally consist of asbestos fibers embedded in polymeric matrix along with several other ingredients. The use of asbestos fiber is being avoided due to its carcinogenic nature. A new asbestos free friction materials and brake pad for heavy machine, such as palm waste has been developed. The effects of palm kernel shell fiber, palm waste carbon flake as filler, and Alumina as an abrasive on brake friction materials were evaluated. Physical properties of this new material along with wear properties have been determined and reported in this paper. The experiment results indicated that fibers and filler enhances friction coefficient and improve wear performance. The role of abrasive in nonmetallic friction materials was studied in relation to formulation, friction performance and friction.

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