Bakelite^® Phenolic Resins for Rail Brake Systems

Hexion has decades of experience assisting rail and mass transit brake system producers to develop noise-free and spark-free:

• Disc brake pads
• Brake shoes
• Brake blocks
• Liners

Our Bakelite phenolic resin systems are the leading performers in the industry and can help meet a range of specifications and certifications. We offer a wide selection of unmodified and modified resins, in both liquid and solid (powder) forms. Our resins are compatible with numerous friction material formulations and manufacturing processes including:

• Cold, warm or hot compression molding