HAN CHANG · Brake pad manufacturing equipment

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

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

Large-Format Brake Pad Hot Press Molding Machine | Internal Mold-Support Type
Large-Format Brake Pad Hot Press Molding Machine | Internal Mold-Support Type
ProcessHydraulic hot compression molding and curing
Equipment choiceLarger internal mold-support machine; same motions
ProductsDisc pads, drum brake linings and vehicle friction parts
Selection focusComplete tooling, molding loads and workstation handling

Machine advantages

Choose the larger machine when the complete tooling layout and workstation call for a larger equipment configuration. It shares all operating motions with the smaller internal mold-support press, allowing production planning to keep the same working method while matching mold installation and handling needs.

01

A larger machine for complete tooling layouts

Tooling space includes cavity arrangement, spacing, support and fastening, not just the footprint of one brake pad. Include the large-format machine in the comparison for these requirements, then match the installation and molding loads to the proposed equipment specification.

02

The same internal mold-support operating method

The large-format and smaller machines share all operating motions. This gives the factory a consistent process basis for comparing equipment sizes and planning loading, part removal and mold changes.

03

Heat and hydraulic force for friction-material molding

Heating and hydraulic loading act together in the mold to form phenolic-bonded friction compounds suitable for hot pressing. Match molding conditions to the formulation, part thickness and mold heat transfer for disc pads or drum linings.

04

Choose for the whole mold, not only the size of the pad

Small individual parts can still require substantial tooling because of the cavity and fastening layout. The purchasing case for a larger machine comes from the complete mold and production workstation, not a vehicle-class label.

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 pad tooling layouts

Select the hot-press configuration around part geometry, thickness and cavity arrangement. Where the design uses steel backing plates, include mold fastening, plate surface preparation and the bonding system as part of the complete production setup.

Drum brake linings and friction moldings

Process phenolic-bonded compounds suited to thermal curing, with conditions based on the actual formulation and mold heat transfer. A larger tool may be needed for part geometry, spacing, support or fastening requirements.

Tooling with multiple cavities

Small individual pads can still require a substantial mold because of cavity spacing and the fastening layout. Include the large-format machine in that comparison, matching the proposed cavity arrangement to molding loads, tooling space and part handling.

Specifications and selection

Displayed configuration: 600 tons of press force and a 1000×1000 mm platen (1 m × 1 m). 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

Separate mold installation space from molding load. Mold footprint, height, weight, support, fastening and removal access define the working space; required material pressure and total projected area under load guide press-force selection. Match heating to formulation, thickness and mold heat transfer rather than selecting equipment from the size of one brake pad alone.

Equipment integration and technical discussion

Plan mold transport and the surrounding workstation

Han Chang manufactures hydraulic hot molding equipment and can discuss this larger press using mold drawings, product photos and existing equipment details. Include lifting or transport routes, material staging, part collection and guarding so loading, unloading and mold changes fit the planned workstation.

Compare price and output against one production plan

Compare quotations on the same scope of press, heating, tooling interfaces, feeding, part removal and mold-handling equipment. Use the workable cavity count plus curing, loading, unloading and cleaning times to plan output and relate the investment to the complete production cycle.

Buyer questions

Does the large-format machine use different operating motions?

No. It uses the same mold-support, opening, demolding and operating motions as the smaller internal mold-support machine. The difference is physical machine size; select the configuration around the tooling, molding loads and workstation.

When should I include the large-format press in a purchase comparison?

Include it when the equipment plan calls for a larger machine configuration. Compare the complete mold footprint, support, fastening, part-removal access and handling needs. Multiple-cavity layouts can require substantial tooling even for small parts; the selected layout must also meet the molding-load requirements.

Which products and friction compounds can be considered?

Disc brake pads, drum brake linings and vehicle friction parts can be considered according to mold dimensions and molding load. Ceramic, semi-metallic and non-asbestos organic (NAO) compounds must use a phenolic-bonded formulation suitable for hot pressing, with processing conditions matched to the actual material and tool.

How should production output be planned?

Establish a cavity layout that meets the tooling-space and molding-load requirements, then plan output from parts per cycle, curing, loading, unloading and cleaning time. Large-format describes the machine’s size; the actual tooling and complete operating cycle define the production plan.

What specifications identify the featured build?

The displayed machine has 600 tons of press force and a 1000×1000 mm platen, equivalent to 1 m × 1 m. These values identify the corresponding build for engineering comparisons. The agreed quotation defines the supplied machine specifications.

What should I send for a manufacturer quotation?

Start with the mold dimensions, product photos or dimensions, and friction-material information already available. Add current press specifications, mold drawings, cavity count or target output if you have them. Han Chang can begin discussing the large-format internal mold-support hot press from that starting point.

Plan the large-format hot press around your next mold

Send Han Chang the mold dimensions, product photos, part dimensions or compound information you already have. Current equipment details, cavity counts and production plans can help define the quotation; you can start the discussion before every technical detail is available.

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