Friction Material Testing
Small sample sizes are used.
- ISO 6310 - Road Vehicles - Brake Linings - Compressive Strain Test Method
- ISO 6312 - Road Vehicles - Brake Linings - Shear Test Procedure
- ISO 6313 - Road Vehicles - Brake Linings - Effects of Heat on Dimensions Test Procedure
- SAE J661 - Brake Lining Quality Control Test Procedure
- SAE J2468 - Road Vehicles - Brake Linings - Compressibility Test Procedure
- Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission (VESC) Regulation V-3
- Friction Assessment Screening Test (F.A.S.T.) provides quick characterization of low temperature fade and wear of dry friction materials
- Automotive Manufacturers Equipment Compliance Agency (AMECA) Certification
- Special, client directed procedures for studying durability, effectiveness, thermal, and speed sensitive characteristics of brake and clutch friction materials
- GTL proprietary Clutch Material Evaluation Test (CMET©) for development of new clutch facings