Mining

In the Mining Industry, time and safety are both determining factors. Therefore, real-time comprehensive solutions are required. Fricciones Universales S.A. (FU) has the appropriate know-how and necessary teamwork to meet the customers’ needs.

(FU) offers different Friction Materials such as Molded, Woven and Sintered materials. In addition to the standard components, other special components are likely to be developed. In all cases, the part may be provided with its corresponding accessories: metal supports, bands, brake skids, among others.

Our products may be used in Ultra Heavy-Duty Trucks (Man, Mack, Peterbilt, International and Kennworth), Cranes (Terex, Cat, and Komatsu, among others.) and Heavy-Duty Machine-Tools (Crushing Machines, Mills or Conveyor Belts). It is also possible to develop customized parts for improvements or for discontinued equipment and vehicles, whether national or imported.

Among the main products, the following stand out:

• Molded Brake Blocks (See Commercial Info).
• Molded Brake Pads (See Commercial Info).
• Universal Molded Plates (See Commercial Info).
• Brake skids.
• Woven Brake Linings (See Oil & Gas Section).
• Fiber-coated, Sintered and Steel Discs.
• Clutches.
• Starting Blades (Phenolic).

All ECOBLOCK products are “Asbestos Free” and manufactured in compliance with the standard ISO 9001:2008 (TUV Rehinland Group Argentina. Visit Quality).