In house fabrication capabilities makes Great Lakes Friction Products the countries leading manufacturer of light-duty brake bands.

• High quality cold rolled steel construction.
• Steel thickness' to 14 gauge.
• Widths available to 1.5 inches.
• Diameters from 1.75" to 10".
• Several standard end sizes and configurations.
• Penetrating projection welded ends.
• Wide variety of lining types and sizes.
• Short lead times.

As our fabrication capabilities expand, so does our ability. With in-house forming and robotic welding, we can offer some of the more complex heavy-duty brake bands at competitive prices.

Great Lakes Friction Products is able to offer brake shoes in all different shapes and sizes. Utilizing hydraulic activated bonding fixtures enables adequate bonding pressure throughout the largest brake shoes.

Lining centrifugal clutch shoes offer smoother engagements along with increase torque. Semi-automated bonding fixtures and conveyor type ovens enable Great Lakes Friction Products to be one of the most competitive sources for your lined clutch shoes.

Non-liquid cooled, or dry run friction discs can be used as clutch discs, torque limiters, or brakes. Great Lakes Friction Products is able to supply discs in all different types of configurations.

Discs, or "washers" stamped from strips offer an economical means to achieve frictional requirements. Specially engineered tool design enables tight tolerances on diameters along with excellent edge conditions. With the ability to stamp gear teeth or shapes, this offers an excellent alternative to individually molded discs.

Bonded discs offer higher torque ratings for heavy-duty driven plates. Bonding capabilities ranging in size from 0.5" to 48" diameters.

Wet or oiled immersed friction discs are used in applications where additional colling is required or in environments where exposure to lubricants cannot be avoided.

Not limited to the typical bands, shoes, and discs. Great Lakes Friction Products can offer several different types of cones, cups, pads, brackets, or any other configuration required.