Individual friction linings for braking, clutching and sliding
Made in Germany | since 1995
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Sliding materials from PZ Friction - for safe and efficient sliding
Fewer failures, higher efficiency: Get the best out of your application with optimized sliding material. Both shape and material composition are individually adapted to the application and its special features. This gives you scope for optimizing your products and frees up capacities that would otherwise be tied up with repairs.
User report: PZ sliding shoe at Kombiverkehr Bonn
The wagons used in combined rail transport have an annual mileage of more than 150,000 km and are naturally subject to heavy stress. This applies above all to couplings and abrasive elements.
Klaus-Peter Sauren
Managing Director PZ Friction GmbH
The PZ Friction SOS Service
In addition to your requirements for your sliding material, we are interested in one thing above all: your schedule. And that even when it is actually already too late. Because with PZ Friction, even last-minute projects succeed with the best results.
Thanks to our production site in Germany, we are largely independent of international markets and long delivery times. This means that your sliding surface arrives on time - even overnight if it's important.
You tell us your application and we will find the right friction lining for you. Here we draw on our more than 25 years of experience and our team of experts. We draw from over 50 qualities that we have already developed for various industries.
We can do everything that has to do with sliding surfaces. Except "one size fits all". That's why the goal of our consulting is to find your individual sliding surface - perfectly matched to the requirements of your application.
Sliding materials with properties made to measure
The use in your application brings with it its own unique requirements - both in terms of the shape and the composition of the sliding material. Even small adjustments can make the difference here, saving you expensive repairs. And that is precisely PZ Friction's goal: to supply the sliding surface that really benefits your application.
Existing material or individual solution - what fits your sliding application?
In over 25 years, we have already developed the optimum sliding material for many applications - and included some of them in our portfolio. When you make an inquiry, we therefore first check whether one of our existing grades is suitable for the requirements of your application.
Your sliding material must withstand special requirements?
If your application faces special challenges, we plan, develop and manufacture your sliding surface individually.
From the field: Slideway lining in rail traffic
In a special application in intermodal transport, the previous sliding linings only inadequately met the requirements. The result: The articulated shoes of the bogies jammed and only moved again as flexibly as required for daily travel after manual intervention. After the development of an individual sliding plate by PZ Friction, the operator now saves 90% of the previous costs - while increasing the driving performance threefold.
From the field: Slideway lining in rail traffic
In a special application in intermodal transport, the previous sliding linings only inadequately met the requirements. The result: The articulated shoes of the bogies jammed and only moved again as flexibly as required for daily travel after manual intervention. After the development of an individual sliding plate by PZ Friction, the operator now saves 90% of the previous costs - while increasing the driving performance threefold.
The way to the optimum sliding material
Your perfectly matched sliding material starts with a consultation at PZ Friction. Before we recommend a material or start developing an individual lining, we get to know your application. Because only when we know every detail do the exact requirements for your sliding material emerge.
You do not yet know the exact technical requirements for your application yourself?
Particularly in the case of new developments or process changes, it is sometimes the case that not all key figures such as load, coefficient of friction or environmental influences are yet known. You determine the missing information together with your personal contact. But we also critically scrutinize the information for existing applications. Because sometimes, with an expert for sliding materials at your side, completely new potentials for improvement arise. Learn more about the consulting about our sliding plates and materials or fill out our technical questionnaire form.
The sliding surface material:
Your sliding material is made from these raw materials
High-quality sliding plates are only made from high-quality raw materials. For your materials, there are more than 300 different materials that we carefully select and test.
Grafite
Grafites are up to almost all requirements. In your sliding coating, they serve as a lubricant. Since graphites retain their properties even at high temperatures, they are suitable for almost all sliding applications. And that even under aggressive environmental conditions...
Synthetic resins
The components of your sliding linings combine via resins to form a stable unit. The exact dosage of binders gives the material a precisely determinable strength. To be able to promise you this, we have deliberately chosen...
Synthetic rubber
In addition to resin, we also use synthetic rubber to bond the raw materials. The right amount of rubber gives the brake pad exactly the flexibility and resilience needed for your application....
Pigments
With an individually adjusted dosage of pigments, we give your sliding surfaces the necessary finishing touch. Color adjustments are also possible with pigments. Of course, when dosing the pigments, we always have the entirety...
Other raw materials
For your sliding material, we select the best composition from over 300 different raw materials. In addition to the main ingredients, we also add minute amounts of other materials depending on the requirements. And it is precisely these subtleties...
Sliding materials from your production: as white label coatings or contract blends
We support you with expert knowledge - also for your own production. In our contract blending facility, we manufacture your individual material mix and deliver it at the appropriate mixing stage.
As a white label producer, we manufacture friction linings exactly according to your requirements for use under your own label.
We advise you for your white label production
We advise you for your white label production
Do you manufacture your friction linings yourself, but need a perfectly matched mix? In our contract blending facility, we prepare your material at the right mixing stage for your production.
We advise you for your contract compound
We advise you for your contract compound
Sliding plates and sliding material from Germany
Your way to PZ Friction is short. Because we stick to our location in the middle of Germany. At our company headquarters in Nettersheim, we carry out every step up to the finished sliding material ourselves - from consulting to production.
Every sliding plate for bogies and every sliding material from PZ Friction is 100% made in Germany.
In addition to sliding materials according to German quality standards, you also benefit from our flexibility. Your personal contact person is always within sight of production. And makes spontaneous adjustments or fast deliveries possible for you.
Do you still have questions about your sliding material from PZ Friction?
At PZ Friction, we never get tired of having good conversations about sliding materials. That's why we prefer to answer your questions in person.
We promise you:
- We will give you non-binding advice on your sliding materials - always with the aim of improving your sliding application.
- You can also rely on us in an emergency: We will deliver your sliding surface within a few days when it matters most.
- We help you determine the technical requirements for your sliding material.
- We support you throughout the entire project and also help you integrate the new sliding material into your application.
- You will receive one or more samples for practical testing in your application - without obligation, of course.
Your contact
Jürgen Houbé
Development / Application engineering
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Short questions - quick answers
You don't have time for a personal conversation right now? You can find a quick answer in our FAQ:
Are the sliding plates from PZ Friction also suitable for individual bogies?
At PZ Friction, we specialize in creating solutions. That's why we manufacture the exact skid plate that fits your bogie.
In which delivery forms are the clutch facings available?
We supply our sliding materials in the following delivery forms:
- as flat strip material up to 2.000 mm
- in rolls up to 5.000 mm
- as rolls in special lengths
- as sheets up to 1,000 x 1,500 mm
- as compression molded parts, for example rings or ring segments
In our contract blending we also produce individual raw material mixtures for your in-house production of sliding materials.Do you need a different delivery form for your sliding material?
In which batch sizes are the sliding materials available?
Your sliding materials are available from PZ Friction even in very small quantities.
We will be happy to advise you individually on the production and delivery quantity of your sliding materials.
How quickly are the sliding materials available?
We always keep an eye on your schedule when producing your sliding materials and sliding materials. In urgent cases, it is also possible to prioritize your project. Thus, if required, we also develop and manufacture individual linings within a few days.
Do you have an urgent project? Contact us!
Are the sliding plates and sliding materials also available as free samples?
Before we manufacture your sliding material, we want to make sure that it really fits your application. That's why we send you one or more prototypes without obligation before production. We support you in evaluating the test results so that we only go into series production with a perfectly matched sliding material.
Learn more about the production of our Sample.
Raw materials for our sliding linings:
Grafite
Grafites are up to almost all requirements. In your sliding coating, they serve as a lubricant. Since graphites retain their properties even at high temperatures, they are suitable for almost all sliding applications. And even under aggressive environmental conditions. Even flash rust or acid do not affect the sliding properties of graphites.
We use these graphites for your product
For the production of your sliding materials, we use only graphites that meet our strict quality requirements. When selecting our suppliers, we therefore ensure that the graphites are obtained in a traceable and responsible manner. We have deliberately chosen a network of European suppliers.
Synthetic resins
The components of your sliding linings combine via resins to form a stable unit. Precise dosing of the binders gives the material a precisely determinable strength. To be able to promise you this, we have deliberately chosen synthetic resins: they are free from natural variations and guarantee consistent properties. In addition, synthetic resins are insensitive to high temperatures and are therefore also suitable for high stresses.
Quality and origin of our resins
We obtain our resins mainly from German producers. This not only guarantees us consistently high quality, but also short supply routes and independence from the international market. Each of our resin suppliers, many of whom have been with us for many years, attaches just as much importance to quality as we do. And that's why they are also certified to at least ISO 9001.
Synthetic rubber
In addition to resin, we also use synthetic rubber to bond the raw materials. The right amount of rubber gives the brake pad exactly the flexibility and resistance needed for your application.
Sustainable origin of our synthetic rubber
As with all other raw materials, we also place great value on traceable production when it comes to rubber. By using synthetic rubber, your end product is free of raw materials from environmentally harmful monocultures. We also exclude natural variations in properties. When choosing our suppliers, we pay attention to regionality, so that we keep CO2 emissions low during delivery.
Pigments
With an individually adjusted dosage of pigments, we give your sliding surfaces the necessary finishing touch. Color adjustments are also possible with pigments. Of course, we always keep the totality in mind when dosing the pigments: Thus, like any raw material, they contribute to the overall performance of the coatings.
Where do our pigments come from?
We obtain the pigments for your sliding material mainly from German suppliers. In doing so, we do not experiment: We rely on many years of experience in our supplier network. Because in addition to the sustainable production of the pigments, environmental compatibility in the finished product is also important to us.
More materials
For your sliding material, we select the best composition from over 300 different raw materials. In addition to the main components, we also add minute amounts of other materials depending on the requirements. And it is precisely these subtleties that later contribute to the improvement of your application. To ensure this, we not only continue to develop your sliding material, but also continuously improve our selection of raw materials.
How we select the raw materials
Even with small quantities, the quality of the raw materials is the focus - as is a sustainable origin. That's why we also carefully select the raw materials that we only use in small quantities in your toppings.
Can't be done, doesn't exist!
Our creative professionals will find the perfect topping for any application.