HAN CHANG · Brake pad manufacturing equipment

Brake Pad Hot Press Molding Machine | Internal Mold-Support Type

Han Chang’s internal mold-support brake pad hot press combines heat and hydraulic force to mold and cure phenolic-bonded friction compounds for disc brake pads, drum brake linings and vehicle friction parts.

Brake Pad Hot Press Molding Machine | Internal Mold-Support Type
Brake Pad Hot Press Molding Machine | Internal Mold-Support Type
ProcessHeated hydraulic compression molding and curing
MaterialPhenolic-bonded friction compounds for hot pressing
ApplicationsDisc brake pads and drum brake linings
Machine sizeSmaller than the large-format press; same operating motions

Machine advantages

Choose this machine as a practical starting point for a tooling-led brake manufacturing workstation. It shares all operating motions with the large-format internal mold-support press in a smaller physical size, so the equipment choice can follow your molds and factory layout.

01

Combine heat and pressure for friction-material molding

Heat and hydraulic force work together inside the tool to shape and cure a suitable friction compound. Formulation, part thickness and mold heat transfer determine molding temperature, pressure and holding conditions, keeping equipment selection tied to the actual process.

02

Build disc-pad and drum-lining production around the tooling

The press serves disc brake pads, drum brake linings and vehicle friction moldings. Tooling establishes product geometry and cavity layout; backing plates are incorporated where the product and mold design require them. Start the equipment specification with the parts you intend to manufacture.

03

Keep the operating method while choosing the machine size

This machine and the large-format press share the same mold-support, opening, demolding and operating motions. Where the products and molds suit the smaller machine, use that physical scale to plan the workstation and handling arrangements.

04

Plan mold installation and daily handling together

Consider mold support, fastening, opening access, part removal and mold transport as one workstation. Matching both the molding load and working space helps connect the press with existing operators and material-handling routes.

Molding process

Prepare the compound and tooling

Prepare the friction compound to the product formulation and load it according to the tooling design. For disc pads with steel backing plates, include the appropriate backing-plate preparation and bonding system.

Apply heat and hydraulic force

Heat and compress the material in the mold. Select temperature and molding pressure around the actual formulation, projected area under load and tooling requirements.

Hold for curing

Maintain the holding and curing conditions required by the resin system, part thickness and mold heat transfer, managing the compound and hot-molding conditions together.

Open and remove the parts

After molding, follow the machine and tooling’s opening, demolding and removal arrangement. Unload the parts and prepare the mold for the next production cycle.

Materials and production applications

Disc brake pads

Hot-compression mold phenolic-bonded friction compounds. Where pads use steel backing plates, match the tooling arrangement with plate surface preparation and the bonding system.

Drum brake linings and vehicle friction parts

Produce drum linings and friction moldings for passenger cars, light trucks and trucks according to the tooling. Use part geometry, thickness and cavity layout to develop the machine specification rather than vehicle class alone.

Ceramic, semi-metallic and non-asbestos compounds

Consider formulations that use a phenolic-bonded system suitable for hot pressing. Establish conditions from the actual mix, mold heat transfer and molding trials.

Specifications and selection

Displayed configuration: 400 tons of press force and a 630×630 mm platen. The HCBR tables provide range comparisons; the agreed machine quotation defines the equipment supplied.

Spec / Type HCBR-100
Clamping force (Ton) 100
Plate size (m/m) 540×605
Cylinder diameter (m/m) 265
Stroke (m/m) 460
Daylight (m/m) 690
Pump pressure (kg/cm2) 210
Motor (HP) 5
Heater capacity (Kw) 10.6
Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) 100
Machine size LxWxH (m/m) 1940x1200x2370
Net weight approx (kg) 3700
Spec / Type HCBR-150
Clamping force (Ton) 150
Plate size (m/m) 660×620
Cylinder diameter (m/m) 300/315
Stroke (m/m) 480
Daylight (m/m) 700
Pump pressure (kg/cm2) 210
Motor (HP) 7.5
Heater capacity (Kw) 10.6
Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) 100
Machine size LxWxH (m/m) 2030x1350x2370
Net weight approx (kg) 4000
Spec / Type HCBR-200
Clamping force (Ton) 200
Plate size (m/m) 660×620

720×720

Cylinder diameter (m/m) 368
Stroke (m/m) 500
Daylight (m/m) 820
Pump pressure (kg/cm2) 210
Motor (HP) 10
Heater capacity (Kw) 15.2
Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) 120
Machine size LxWxH (m/m) 2300x1350x2670
Net weight approx (kg) 4500

6000

Spec / Type HCBR-250
Clamping force (Ton) 250
Plate size (m/m) 720×720
Cylinder diameter (m/m) 400
Stroke (m/m) 520
Daylight (m/m) 810
Pump pressure (kg/cm2) 210
Motor (HP) 10
Heater capacity (Kw) 18.8
Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) 150
Machine size LxWxH (m/m) 2410x1350x2780
Net weight approx (kg) 6800
Spec / Type HCBR-300
Clamping force (Ton) 300
Plate size (m/m) 630×630

720×720

900×860

Cylinder diameter (m/m) 450
Stroke (m/m) 560
Daylight (m/m) 810
Pump pressure (kg/cm2) 210
Motor (HP) 15
Heater capacity (Kw) 20
Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) 200
Machine size LxWxH (m/m) 2480x1490x2945
Net weight approx (kg) 6500

7500

9500

Spec / Type HCBR-400
Clamping force (Ton) 400
Plate size (m/m) 630×630
Cylinder diameter (m/m) 500
Stroke (m/m) 560
Daylight (m/m) 950
Pump pressure (kg/cm2) 210
Motor (HP) 15
Heater capacity (Kw) 27
Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) 250
Machine size LxWxH (m/m) 2580x1500x3800
Net weight approx (kg) 6800

8000

10000

Spec / Type HCBR-500
Clamping force (Ton) 500
Plate size (m/m) 800×800

900×900

Cylinder diameter (m/m) 560
Stroke (m/m) 580
Daylight (m/m) 1000
Pump pressure (kg/cm2) 210
Motor (HP) 15
Heater capacity (Kw) 30
Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) 250
Machine size LxWxH (m/m) 2810x1705x3135
Net weight approx (kg) 10000

13500

Spec / Type HCBR-600
Clamping force (Ton) 600
Plate size (m/m) 1000×1000
Cylinder diameter (m/m) 620
Stroke (m/m) 610
Daylight (m/m) 1020
Pump pressure (kg/cm2) 210
Motor (HP) 20
Heater capacity (Kw) 30
Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) 300
Machine size LxWxH (m/m) 3000x1750x4100
Net weight approx (kg) 14000

16500

Spec / Type HCBR-800
Clamping force (Ton) 800
Plate size (m/m) 1800×1400
Cylinder diameter (m/m) 700
Stroke (m/m) 700
Daylight (m/m) 1060
Pump pressure (kg/cm2) 210
Motor (HP) 30
Heater capacity (Kw) 40
Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) 355
Machine size LxWxH (m/m) 3220x1850x4350
Net weight approx (kg) 26000

Mold footprint, height, support and fastening define installation space. Material molding pressure, total projected area under load and tooling loads define force requirements. Match daylight, stroke and heating to mold height, part removal and curing needs. Product photos or drawings are enough to start; you do not need to calculate the tonnage first.

Equipment integration and technical discussion

Use existing tooling to start the specification

Han Chang manufactures hydraulic hot molding equipment and can discuss the press using your product drawings, existing molds and workstation photos. Include mold weight, support, fastening, material staging and part collection to connect the equipment with daily factory work.

Compare quotations on a common supply scope

Compare the press, tooling interfaces, heating, loading and unloading, mold transport, guarding and site power requirements on equal scope. Then plan output around parts per mold load and the time for curing, cleaning and handling.

Buyer questions

How does this machine operate differently from the large-format version?

Both use the same mold-support, opening, demolding and operating motions. The difference is physical machine size. Choose the configuration around the products, tooling and workstation rather than treating the machines as different hot-molding processes.

How should I use the specifications shown on this page?

The featured build has 400 tons of press force and a 630×630 mm platen. These values identify that configuration for tooling comparisons; they do not define the whole machine type by a fixed model name. The agreed quotation specifies the machine supplied.

Which brake products and friction materials is it intended for?

Applications include disc brake pads, drum brake linings and friction parts for passenger cars, light trucks and trucks. Ceramic, semi-metallic and non-asbestos compounds can be considered when they use a phenolic-bonded formulation suitable for hot pressing. Select the process conditions around the actual compound and tooling.

When should I compare the large-format internal mold-support hot press?

Include it when the equipment plan calls for a larger physical machine configuration. Compare mold footprint, molding loads, installation and part-removal space, and handling arrangements. The large-format name does not, by itself, establish production output or suitability for a particular vehicle class.

How do existing molds and handling methods affect the configuration?

Mold dimensions, height, weight and fastening guide the installation and part-removal requirements. Photos of the current workstation show how material arrives, where parts are collected and how molds are changed. Together, these inputs help plan tooling access, handling routes and guarding around the press.

Can I request a quote without a complete machine specification?

Yes. Send the product photos, dimensions, compound information or equipment details already available. Add mold drawings and cavity counts if you have them. Han Chang can begin discussing an internal mold-support hot press from that starting point.

How should we compare machine prices and output?

Use the same tooling, molding loads, heating and handling requirements when comparing quotations, and identify the press and companion equipment in the supply scope. Plan output from parts per mold load and the complete cycle, including curing, cleaning and part removal, so the investment reflects actual factory work.

Discuss an internal mold-support hot press for your brake products

Send Han Chang the product photos, dimensions, compound information or existing equipment details you already have. Mold drawings and workstation photos can follow as the discussion develops; a complete technical specification is not required to start an inquiry.

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