Parts description: | Iron Casting Brake Drume |
Casting material: | Grey iron, Ductile iron, Alloy steel |
Design software: | CAD,PRO/E,SolidWorks |
Casting process: | Sand Coated Casting, Lost Wax Casting |
Heat treatment: | Quenching and Tempering |
Machining: | CNC Machining |
Surface finishing: | Shot blasting, Galvanized/Hot dip galvanized, Powder coated, Spray painting |
Package: | Fumigation-free pallet or wooden case |
An iron casting brake drum is a rotating cylinder-shaped component, typically made of cast iron, that is part of a drum brake system. It's the part that brake shoes or pads press against to generate friction and slow down or stop a vehicle's wheel.
Brake drums are usually made from cast iron due to its high strength, heat resistance, and wear resistance.
The brake drum is shaped like a hollow cylinder and rotates with the wheel. The inner surface of the drum forms the friction surface where the brake shoes press against it.
When the brakes are applied, the wheel cylinder pushes brake shoes outwards, causing them to press against the inner surface of the brake drum. The friction between the brake shoes and the drum generates heat and reduces the rotational speed of the wheel, slowing down or stopping the vehicle.
Brake drums are typically produced through a casting process, where molten iron is poured into a mold shaped like the drum and allowed to cool and solidify.
Different types of cast iron, like gray cast iron and ductile cast iron, can be used depending on the specific requirements of the application.
In essence, the iron casting brake drum is a crucial component in drum brake systems, providing the surface for friction to occur and enabling vehicles to slow down and stop.
Sinostar Mach is a professional manufacturer of custom metal components. Utilizing advanced processes such as casting, forging, welding, and CNC machining, we deliver tailored products and comprehensive technical solutions based on your design specifications.
Our products are primarily exported, with castings supplied to Australia, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Russia, South Korea, and beyond. Contact us today to discuss your requirements!
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