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Steel band brake drum
Material:
1. Core material of the drum body:EN-GJL-250/EN-GJL-300
2. Material of the outer hoop body: Low Carbon Steel
Steel-Banded Brake Drum
The Steel-Banded Brake Drum is a performance-enhanced braking component featuring an integrated steel reinforcement hoop. It is specifically designed to overcome the structural limitations of traditional cast-iron drums, which are prone to cracking under heavy loads or extreme operating conditions.
Key Advantages
• High Strength & Anti-Cracking
The steel band significantly reinforces the "waist" of the brake drum, addressing the core pain point of traditional cast iron—insufficient structural strength and brittleness. This makes it exceptionally well-suited for
overload conditions and complex road environments.
• Extended Service Life
By effectively preventing stress cracks and structural fractures, the overall durability of the brake drum is substantially increased, resulting in a longer replacement cycle.
• Enhanced Safety
The superior structural integrity eliminates the risk of "drum bursting" (where fragments fly off during extreme failure), ensuring much higher operational safety for the vehicle.
• Lightweight Potential
Because the steel band provides the necessary structural tension, the wall thickness of the cast-iron body can be strategically reduced without compromising safety. This enables a
lightweight design that simultaneously improves heat dissipation.