Research & Development

For nearly a century, R&D has been, and continues to be the life blood of Wellman Products Group. Our research personnel have extensive experience with virtually every form of friction material. They rely on the cumulative learning's of the past while developing the new technologies & products for the future.

R&D Team Focus

Existing Product Technology Advancement

• External driver: Customers & markets
• Internal driver: Wellman’s commitment to constant improvement
• Key focus area’s:
  • Friction level stability
  • Wear characteristics for increased product life
  • Energy or thermal capability
  • Processing & raw material development

Next Generation Products

• Initiatives established by Wellman

  • Cross link existing technologies (hybrids)
  • “Greenfield” material development
  • Processing innovation
  • Raw material technology advancement