The new foundry which is operated by Brembo Poland boasts an innovative, custom-made production line that allows for the manufacture of Brake Disc plant that offer higher levels of safety. The discs made in the foundry provide enhanced mechanical and thermal resistance, improved resistance to thermal shock, better heat dispersion and a significant reduction in micro-cracks generated by the braking process.
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Brake Disc plant has established a research and development department which aims to work with the Silesian University of Technology. The collaboration will focus on optimising production processes. In addition, Brembo will develop links with local SMEs, particularly those which participate in the Silesian Automotive Cluster. The foundry is also committed to introducing environmental technologies and to finding new markets for its products in the various automotive sub-sectors.
The foundry’s highly automated production line offers a number of innovations including a sand mould preparation system to extract bentonite clay. The goal is to reduce the use of bentonite in the production process. The line also allows for the production of cast iron with a low silicon content, for which a patent is pending.
