Friction flat sheets are raw friction material supplied in sheet form, ready to be cut and drilled into custom brake linings and clutch facings. They are the answer when a part is obsolete, unusual, or simply cannot be sourced off the shelf in South Africa.

Friction flat sheets for custom and hard to source parts

Older machinery, imported plant and grey market vehicles frequently need friction parts nobody stocks any more. Rather than telling a customer the part does not exist, a workshop with sheet material can cut, drill and fit a replacement the same day.

Typical uses:

• Custom brake linings for obsolete applications
• Clutch facings for imported or grey market vehicles
• Industrial and mining brake components
• Winches, cranes, hoists and stationary plant
• Prototype and low volume manufacturing

Specifications

• Format: Flat sheet, cut and drilled to your requirement
• Materials: Asbestos-free friction compounds, including heavy duty grades
• Machinability: Cuts and drills with standard workshop equipment
• Brand: A KBC house brand product
• Supply: Wholesale across South Africa and SADC

If you would rather have material by the roll, see our woven roll lining and moulded roll lining. You will also need rivets and countersinks to fit what you cut.

Not sure which part you need?

Send us a photograph or the dimensions and we will identify the exact part for you. It is a free service we have run for years, and it is the fastest way to get the right component when the old part has no legible markings left on it. Get in touch or send the details through and we will come back to you.

Ordering friction flat sheets

Friction flat sheets are wholesaled across South Africa and SADC. Tell us the grade, thickness and sheet size you are after.

Frequently asked questions

Can you cut the sheets to size for me?

Send us the dimensions or a sample and we will advise on the best approach. For repeat work, cutting in-house is usually more economical.

Which grade should I choose?

It depends on operating temperature, load and duty cycle. Tell us the application and we will point you at the right material.