Shoe brakes, band brakes, rings, discs, washers, sectors, pads and customized parts

ESCOM manufactures linings for shoe brakes and for band brakes within the industrial, agricultural and naval fields, obtained from BERAL flexible friction material.

ESCOM also produces rings, toothed rings, discs, washers, sectors, pads and customized parts on drawing for brakes and clutches in the industrial sector, cut from flexible plates or rigid-moulded friction material.

ESCOM brake components, made on customer’s drawing, are employed in braking systems in a wide range of applications:

  • electric motors
  • industrial machinery (paper industry, texiles…)
  • gates and overhead doors
  • lifting systems (lifts, overhead cranes, cranes, winches, hoists, windlasses)
  • machine tools and presses
  • material handling
  • amusement parks and rides
  • wind power
  • safety brakes
  • others

During each processing stage, the products are subjected to strict quality checks, in compliance with internal procedures.

The main technical characteristics of BERAL friction materials and their field of application are reported in the “Technical Data” section.