Westrock Company - Friction Materials and Braking Systems

Westrock Company is a world leader in friction materials, serving a wide range of industrial applications. These applications include off-highway wet brakes, power shift transmissions, steering clutches, marine gear components, as well as various on and off highway braking systems.

Westrock has been a symbol of quality and reliability for more than 25 years in applications all over the world. Established in 1981, the company utilises knowledge and expertise gained from working with established companies in both the OEM and aftermarket business to provide industry-proven solutions. Westrock's founders have built a comprehensive product line dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction.

MINING WET BRAKES AND TRANSMISSIONS

Westrock is a leading supplier for the mining industry throughout the world. The company produces the highest quality wet brakes, steering clutches, and power shift transmission components. Westrock has become a key partner in the industry, lowering operating costs and reducing downtime for its customers.

Westrock's product range includes:

• Powershift transmission discs / plates
• Steering clutches
• Marine transmission discs / plates
• Friction material

PAPER WET FRICTION MATERIALS

Paper materials offer the widest range of performance features available in any wet friction material, and are ideal for applications where smooth, chatter-free performance is essential.

Westrock specialises in brake transmissions for haul trucks, steering clutches for bulldozers, brake transmissions for motor graders, as well as underground mining brakes and scoop transmission.

ELASTOMERIC FRICTION MATERIALS

Developed in the mid-1970s, elastomeric wet friction materials provide high power absorption capability for high speed/high energy power shift applications. Their unique composition offers superior resiliency and excellent strength.

GRAPHITIC FRICTION MATERIALS

Where operating temperatures are high due to high-energy absorption or low cooling oil flow rates, graphitic materials are usually specified. Because graphitics are able to 'store' engagement heat until the engagement is complete, they exhibit outstanding thermal stability and moderate to high friction levels.

SINTERED METAL

Sintered metal materials are compacted mixtures of metallic powders and friction modifiers, which can withstand elevated operating temperatures without thermal decomposition.

CUSTOMISED FRICTION DISCS

Westrock has the capacity to produce any type of friction disc or steel plate. The company's experienced engineers are leaders in their field and have proven results for delivering quality. In addition to stock products, Westrock can produce customised parts to meet specific customer requirements and applications.