Pacific Metal Powders Company Ltd

INTRODUCTION Pacific Metal Powders (PMP) produces a range of non-ferrous Metal Atomise Powders for use in Friction Lining materials. All products are produced from pure raw materials with known chemical composition to ensure that the final product has the minimal Heavy Metal Content and low environmental impact when used in the final Friction Lining. PMP gives technical support to customers and has a policy of customizing products to meet specific application demands. Both new production techniques and new products are actively being developed in the Company’s R&D projects. PRODUCTS PMP produces Spherical, Irregular and Needle Atomise metal powders. The Metals and alloys range from those with low melting point materials such as Zinc to higher melt point materials such as Copper and its alloys. Using our process spherical atomise particles of Copper and Bronze (Cu/Sn alloy) are produced. Irregular atomise particles of Brass are produced. Needle atomise particles of Brass, Bronze, Aluminium and Zinc are produced. NEEDLE ATOMISE AND ITS ADVANTAGES Needle atomise as produced by PMP has been specially developed to combine the low Heavy Metal Content of normal atomise powder with the elongated particle shape of Chippings. Some of the advantages of the Needle atomise process is that it is produced direct from the molten metal; careful selection of raw material and control of the melting process ensures that the products have the minimal Heavy Metal Content. The needle atomize process is a 100% oil and grease free process. Since the particle shape is similar to Chippings, Needle atomise can be used as a substitute without major changes to the formulation. Elongated particles also give much better dispersion within the formulae resulting in superior processing. The elongated particle shape the metal powders have more adhesion and better long term stability in the brake system than spherical or irregular.