John W Lokerson

US Patent:

55763588, Nov 19, 1996

Filed:

Feb 3, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/383390

Inventors:

Kwok W. Lem - Randolph NJ
John W. Lokerson - Panama City FL
Young D. Kwon - Mendham NJ

Assignee:

AlliedSignal Inc. - Morris Township NJ

International Classification:

C08J 514
C08K 308
B01D 500
C25B 500

US Classification:

523153

Abstract:

A composition containing a matrix, a fiber, a filler; and a friction modifier; wherein an effective amount of at least one of said components selected from the group consisting of fiber, filler, friction modifier and combinations thereof are cure promoting compounds having an effective aspect ratio such that the composition is rapidly cured in the presence of electromagnetic energy, and a process for curing such compositions. Articles comprised of this composition are suitable for use in the production of friction materials, such as brake pads, drum linings, and clutches.