Custom and OEM Brake Drums

Name: Custom and OEM Brake Drums
Brand: Taiyuan Simis Investment Casting Co., Ltd
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Payment Type:	T/T,L/C,D/P
Incoterm:	FOB,CFR,CIF,CIP,DDP,DDU
Min. Order:	5 Piece/Pieces
Transportation:	Ocean,Land,Air
Port:	Tianjin,Ningbo,Qingdao

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Product Description

Product Attributes

Brand: SIMIS

Materials: Stainless steel, cast iron, alloy steel, aluminum

Process: Sand casting; machining

Customization Option: Drawings or samples

OEM Service: Drawings, OEM numbers, or samples

Standard: AISI, ANSI, ASTM, JIS, GB, ISO, DIN, BS, AS

Quality Approval: ISO9001

Testing Methods: Spectrometer; Ultrasonic; X-Ray; Chemical and mechanical analysis; NDT; CMM and more

Machining Service: CNC machining service available

Surface Treatment: Machining, Grinding, Shot Peening, Polishing, Anodising, Sandblasting and More.

Heat Treatment Options: Quenching, tempering, annealing and normalizing

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Selling Units	:	Piece/Pieces
Package Type	:	Export standard packing

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Product Description

Brake drums are a fundamental component of drum brake systems, commonly utilized in the automotive industry. They function as the rotational element that brake shoes press against to slow or stop a vehicle. This system is traditionally favored in rear braking systems of vehicles and in applications where cost-effectiveness and simplicity are prioritized over high-performance braking requirements, such as in heavy trucks and older vehicle models.

How Brake Drums Work

Brake drums operate on the principle of friction. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of their function:

Activation: When the brake pedal is pressed, hydraulic pressure is transmitted to the brake shoes situated inside the drum.
Contact: This pressure causes the brake shoes to expand and press against the inner surface of the rotating brake drum.
Friction: The contact generates friction, reducing the rotational speed of the drum and the wheel, thereby slowing down or stopping the vehicle.
Heat Dissipation: The heat generated from this friction is absorbed by the drum, which is designed to dissipate it effectively to prevent performance degradation.
Release: Upon releasing the brake pedal, the shoes retract, allowing the drum to rotate freely, which in turn allows the vehicle to move.

Brake Drums Materials

The choice of material for manufacturing brake drums is crucial for their performance and durability:

Cast Iron: Predominantly used due to its excellent heat absorption and dissipation capabilities. Cast iron brake drums offer durability and cost-effectiveness, making them a standard choice for many automotive applications.

Stainless Steel: Used for stainless steel brake drums, this material provides exceptional resistance to rust and corrosion, making it suitable for vehicles operated in harsh conditions. However, stainless steel's heat dissipation properties are inferior to those of cast iron.

Composite Materials: Some modern brake drums utilize composite materials to reduce weight and enhance heat dissipation, though these are less common due to higher manufacturing costs.

Suitable Vehicles for Brake Drums

Brake drums are particularly suitable for:

Commercial Vehicles: Buses, trucks, and other heavy vehicles that benefit from the durability and load-bearing capacity of drum brakes.
Older Car Models: Many older vehicles are equipped with drum brakes, especially at the rear wheels, due to the lower cost and the adequate performance provided under normal driving conditions.
Economy Cars: In budget-focused car models, manufacturers often choose drum brakes for the rear to keep costs down while meeting safety standards.

Our Manufacturing Capabilities

At Taiyuan Simis Investment Casting Co., Ltd, we specialize in the manufacturing of custom brake drums using the Sand Casting process. This traditional casting method is ideal for the production of heavy and robust parts like brake drums, offering the following advantages:

Customization: We produce custom brake drums tailored to meet specific customer requirements and specifications, including unique geometries and material properties.
Quality and Durability: Our sand casting process allows for the creation of high-quality cast iron brake drums that meet rigorous automotive standards.
Scale Production: We are equipped to handle large-scale production runs, making us a suitable partner for Automotive Parts suppliers and manufacturers.
Cost Efficiency: Sand casting provides an economically viable solution for producing durable and reliable automotive components like brake drums.

Our commitment to excellence in manufacturing and our capability to deliver both standard and bespoke solutions make us a preferred provider of brake drums. Whether you need standard cast iron brake drums or specialized stainless steel brake drums, Taiyuan Simis Investment Casting Co., Ltd is ready to meet your automotive component needs with precision and reliability.

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