Brake Pad Hot Press Molding Machine | Inverted Type
Han Chang’s inverted brake pad hot press combines a fixed lower heated platen with upper hydraulic pressing to mold and cure phenolic-bonded friction compounds for disc brake pads and drum brake linings.
Machine advantages
Choose this layout when loading, backing-plate placement and part removal benefit from a fixed mold station. The stationary lower work area gives tooling, material staging and planned handling equipment a common reference for arranging the production workstation.
A fixed reference for tooling and loading
The lower heated platen remains stationary during the pressing movement. Mold mounting, backing-plate placement and material delivery can be arranged around that work area, providing a concrete reference for feeding or part-removal equipment.
Heat and hydraulic force for friction-material curing
Heated platens and hydraulic loading act on the material inside the mold. Temperature, pressure and holding time are matched to the compound and tool for disc pads, drum linings and other suitable hot-pressed friction parts.
Plan tooling and handling around the same station
Arrange mold fastening, backing-plate staging, material delivery and part collection together. A fixed work-area reference helps define the daily handling route; include room for mold cleaning and maintenance when planning the complete workstation.
A practical base for staged handling integration
Specify the press for the current operation and discuss the feeding, unloading or conveyor interfaces actually needed. Separating the press from the scope of peripheral equipment makes a staged investment easier to define.
Molding process
Prepare the mold and compound at the fixed station
Prepare the friction material and backing plates according to the product and tooling design. The fixed lower platen provides the mold-station reference, with loading and handling arranged for the selected workstation.
Heat the mold and apply upper hydraulic pressure
The lower heated platen remains stationary while upper hydraulic pressing acts on the mold. Heat and force work together on the material, with conditions selected for the formulation and tooling.
Hold for friction-material curing
Match holding and curing time to the resin system, part thickness and mold heat transfer. Steel-backed pads also require the appropriate surface preparation and bonding system.
Open, unload and prepare the mold
After hot pressing, remove parts according to the actual opening, demolding and handling arrangement. Clean the tool and prepare the next charge, with part-removal methods and companion equipment included in the workstation scope.
Materials and production applications
Disc brake pads and backing-plate placement
Arrange friction compound and steel backing plates as the tooling requires, with material staging and part collection around the fixed mold station. This suits planning manual tasks or companion handling equipment around a defined work area.
Drum brake linings and friction moldings
Use phenolic-bonded friction compounds suitable for thermal curing. Ceramic, semi-metallic and non-asbestos organic formulations are selected around the actual mix, thickness and mold heat transfer.
Integration around a stationary mold station
Where feeding, unloading or conveyor connections are needed, the fixed lower platen provides a defined work-area reference. Start from the current operation and specify the press and peripheral equipment as distinct parts of the supply scope.
Specifications and selection
The HCBR tables provide a series reference for force and tooling-space comparison. The inverted-press quotation defines the supplied platen, daylight, stroke, heating and control configuration.
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 |
Platen space must accommodate mold footprint, support and fastening. Match daylight and stroke to mold height, opening and part-removal clearance. Select force from required material pressure, total projected area under load and tooling loads, then match heating to the formulation and mold heat transfer.
Equipment integration and technical discussion
As a hydraulic hot molding press manufacturer, Han Chang can discuss a fixed mold station from existing tooling, product and workstation photos. Identify feed direction, part collection and the equipment to connect, then specify the press, operator controls and interfaces around that work.
Compare press supply, mold interfaces, heating, controls, guarding and handling connections on equal scope. Plan output from parts per mold plus curing, loading, unloading and cleaning time, and reserve inspection access for heated platens, hydraulics and mold fastening.
Buyer questions
What defines the inverted brake pad hot press layout?
The lower heated platen remains fixed while upper hydraulic pressing acts on the mold. The stationary work area provides a defined reference for tooling, backing-plate placement, material loading and part removal.
Should I compare an inverted press or a moving-table press?
Compare the inverted layout when a fixed lower platen suits loading and peripheral-equipment interfaces. Compare the moving-table layout when mold filling, cleaning and unloading are better arranged with the table outside the pressing area. Tooling and cure requirements still determine the machine configuration.
Can feeding and part-removal equipment be integrated?
Feeding, unloading and conveyor interfaces can be discussed for the actual workstation. Specify the press around current operations, then identify the required peripheral equipment, control connections and guarding in the supply proposal so integration can follow the factory’s production needs.
Which friction compounds can be considered?
Phenolic-bonded friction compounds suitable for hot pressing can be considered, including ceramic, semi-metallic and non-asbestos organic formulations that meet those processing conditions. Set temperature, pressure and holding time for the actual compound, thickness and tool.
Do I need to specify the tonnage before requesting a quote?
No. Start with product photos or drawings, dimensions, material information and existing press or workstation details. Include mold dimensions, weight, cavity count and target output if available so Han Chang can discuss the press and handling scope.
How do existing molds affect platen size, daylight and stroke?
Start with mold footprint, support and fastening, then account for mold height, opening and part-removal clearance. Match force separately to material molding pressure, projected area under load and cavity layout. Existing drawings or press details provide a useful basis for selection.
How should we compare inverted-press prices and output?
Compare the same press, tooling, heating, controls, guarding and handling scope, then assess the complete production cycle. Parts per mold, curing, loading, unloading and cleaning time all contribute to the output plan. The purchasing reason is the fixed workstation’s fit with the tooling and intended line layout.
Request an inverted-press quote for your molding station
Send the product photos, tooling drawings or loading and unloading photos already available. Tell Han Chang how the current station works and which equipment needs to connect to it. You can begin the discussion before every technical detail is ready.
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