Trimat friction materials are used in a wide range of medical, health care and accessibility equipment where controlled movement, positioning and braking are required.
Our materials are used within equipment including surgical microscopes, surgical lights, surgical robots, mobile X-ray equipment, medical beds, MRI scanners, laboratory robot arms, electric wheelchairs, stair lifts, bionics and prosthetics, and domestic elevators and lifts.
Medical equipment often requires smooth, controlled movement while maintaining a secure position when adjustment is complete. Trimat friction materials provide consistent friction and holding characteristics for these applications, helping equipment manufacturers achieve reliable and repeatable operation.
Depending on the application, our materials can provide controlled static and dynamic friction, wear resistance, durability and smooth operation.
Trimat supplies friction materials in a range of forms, including woven, press moulded and roll formed materials. These can be manufactured into components such as friction discs, pads, rings, segments and other shapes to customer drawings and specifications.
Our friction materials are used in applications including:
Surgical and Diagnostic Equipment
Surgical microscopes • Surgical lights • Surgical robots • Mobile X-ray equipment • MRI scanners
Medical and Mobility Equipment
Medical beds • Electric wheelchairs • Stair lifts • Bionics and prosthetics
Robotics and Lifting Equipment
Laboratory robot arms • Domestic elevators and lifts
Trimat can support customers with material selection and application-specific development, taking into consideration factors such as load, speed, temperature, friction requirements and expected service life.
Our UK manufacturing facility allows us to supply both prototype and production quantities, with components manufactured to customer requirements.
All Trimat friction materials are non-asbestos and manufactured under our ISO 9001:2015 accredited quality management system.