Research and development

Frictec stands as the industry leader in commercial Friction Surfacing, leveraging years of expertise to apply this advanced technology to practical wear-resistant solutions.

Our dedicated in-house R&D team works closely with both industrial and academic partners to continuously refine and expand the process and its capabilities. Equipped with specialised machinery and an advanced R&D facility, Frictec customises composite materials for new applications. By carefully selecting materials, we can engineer specific properties to meet your needs, such as:

* Enhance Wear Resistance

* Corrosion Protection

* Seamless Repairs for High-Value Components

* Tailored Thermal and Electrical Conductivity

We’ve successfully applied our technology to a diverse range of components, from intricate geometries to large-scale sizes, exploring materials including specialty alloys. Our comprehensive materials database and advanced process modelling software enable us to predict and optimise the ideal parameters for new applications.

Our equipment is capable of depositing steel mechtrode diameters ranging from 2mm to 32mm, with linear tracks up to 2 meters long. Notable geometries successfully treated using friction surfacing include:

* Flat surfaces

* Edges and central recesses

* Pre-formed hole spot deposits

* Precision location deposits

Let Frictec be your partner in innovation, enhancing the performance and longevity of your components with cutting-edge friction surfacing technology.