FTL123 flexible organic friction material
FTL123 is a non-asbestos friction material. It is a flexible, semi-cured, moulded product and is manufactured from a variety of mineral fibres and other non-metallic substances in random dispersion. FTL123 has a marginally lower friction coefficient when compared with FTL132 but has been developed to retain its excellent friction stability and wear resistant properties. This material ground on both surfaces during manufacture and is therefore suitable for bonding on either side.
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FTL123 technical data sheet
As published by FTL.
FTL123 is a non-asbestos friction material. It is a flexible, semi-cured, moulded product and is manufactured from a variety of mineral fibres and other non-metallic substances in random dispersion. FTL123 has a marginally lower friction coefficient when compared with FTL132 but has been developed to retain its excellent friction stability and wear resistant properties. This material ground on both surfaces during manufacture and is therefore suitable for bonding on either side.
As supplied, FTL123 is sufficiently flexible to make fitting to curved metal parts a relatively simple operation, after which the heat generated in service will increase its strength and stiffness. Alternatively, FTL123 can be heat treated in an oven at a temperature of between 200 & 230 °C for a period of not less than 60 minutes, either before or after fitting.
If supplied in the fully heat treated form (fully cured) it is known by the reference FTL124
FTL123 is not suitable for operating in oil.
Applications
- Automotive rear brake shoes
- Industrial drum and band-brakes
- Miscellaneous industrial devices
- Crane and excavator brake and clutch linings.
The full FTL123 sheet
Technical data, recommended operating range, test conditions, mating surface, bonding and the performance curves, as published by FTL.
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“To continue flying our aircraft, we approached FTL to find replacement solutions for our brake pad problem, as the original part was no longer available on the market. The quality of our discussions, from both a technical and commercial standpoint, FTL's responsiveness in redesigning the pad with a material that meets aeronautical technical requirements, and their ability to adapt to our aeronautical environment allowed us to certify a modification applicable to our aircraft. The quality of the manufactured product is remarkable. Thanks to FTL, we can continue to fly, land, and brake safely.”
Olivier Moulin 
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