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MILEX™ Phenolic Resin Applications
Automotive Applications - Friction Materials for Brake Pad or Disc
The MILEX™ Phenolic Resin Family of products is widely featured in brake systems of automobiles made by the top automakers through Mitsui Chemicals' affiliation with leading brake manufacturers.
The properties of MILEX resins yield superior brake pads that reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). All phenolic resin formulations are developed in accordance with Mitsui Chemicals' unique product methodology that enables effective and efficient achievement of proper caliper and composite formulation. The advantage of incorporating the MILEX material into a brake design is that the phenolic resin aids in the provision of a non-abrasive vibratory sensation free surface finish, which is very important in the performance of the brake system. Additionally, its superior performance at elevated temperatures and excellent moldability:
• aids in brake noise reduction
• yields good friction
• significantly lowers vibratory lurch
• reduces system wear and tear
The benefits of this friction material to OEMs is shorter molding time and costs due to faster curing, significant NVH reduction and crack-free brake pads and discs. The phenolic resin is also compatible with all brake pads especially NAO.
Electronics, Adhesive and Additive for the Improvement of Thermoplastics
MILEX is used as an Epoxy Resin hardener for electronic materials such as encapsulation for I.C. due to its excellent properties, low water absorption and flexibility. The use of phenolic resin protects electronic devices from an adverse environment to increase and ensure device reliability to increase production yield.
In addition, the phenolic resin is used to improve heat resistance of thermoplastics and is used as an adhesive, especially with elastomers, to bond to metal.
