Midwest Brake is the premier industrial brake bonding company in North America. With over 50 years of experience in thermo adhesive bonding, Midwest Brake provides the highest quality, most reliable industrial bond available in the industry.

Bonding Technology

Thermo Adhesive Technology

Midwest Brake utilizes state of the art, thermo adhesive bonding technology. The highest quality adhesives are used to provide the strongest bond strength.


Automated Bonding Press Technology

State of the art bonding ovens and platen presses provide a quality bond that is consistent every time.


Computer Controlled Automation

All aspects of the bonding process are monitored and recorded by a computer controlled interface that records the cycle time, temperature and pressure during the bonding cycle. By insuring that the adhesive is properly cured and set, we set the standard in the industry for quality and reliability.


Capacity

Midwest Brake has a 120,000 square foot facility that is second to none. Our equipment is state of the art and provides the ability to bond clutch plates up to 114” in diameter. With over 15 state of the art presses and ovens, Midwest Brake can accommodate all sizes of clutch plates and brake bands quickly and easily.

Friction Material

We manufacture our own line of industrial grade materials designed to meet the custom needs of each customer and application. Our materials are Non-Asbestos material and we offer 20 different formulations that cover a wide variety of friction levels.

Grades of Friction Material
  • Standard
  • OEM
  • Premium
  • Flat Sheet Stock
  • Flexible Molded
  • Flexible Woven

Delivery
  • Fast Turnaround
  • Pick Up & Delivery Services Available

Machining Services
  • Machine friction blocks to special dimensions.
  • Machine clutch/brake plates to parallel

Repair
  • Welding & fabricating services available for repair services

Reverse Engineer Special Parts
  • We can reverse engineer hard to find parts and quote new parts

 


Bonding Assembly

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