Longer Lasting Transporation Components
Reliability is critical in transportation. From automotive engines to railcar chassis, every part experiences constant friction, heat, and mechanical stress. As a manufacturer of high-wear components for the transportation industry with over 50 years of material science expertise, Fisher Barton builds more durable parts that support vehicle performance and longevity goals.
High-Wear Component Manufacturing for Vehicle Systems
Our expertise as a wear-resistant parts supplier for transportation applications applies to a wide range of vehicles. We can create custom wear-resistant components for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with specific application demands. We offer:
- Powertrain components: Through precision machining and proprietary heat treatments, Fisher Barton provides durable transmission gears, shafts, and other drivetrain parts. We help enhance the service life and performance of these critical components by expertly selecting materials that withstand high torque and stress.
- Chassis and suspension components: We manufacture more durable parts for high-stress applications, including control arms, ball joints, sway bars, and tie rods. Our focus on material toughness and durability helps improve overall vehicle safety and longevity.
- Industrial Braking system components: Leveraging our braking technology expertise, we build lighter and more durable brake components, such as composite rotors and high-performance pads. Our solutions offer reliable thermal management and a longer service life compared to traditional materials.
- Housings and enclosures: Our surface engineering expertise enables us to provide wear-resistant coatings for transmission housings, abradable coatings for turbochargers, and dielectric coatings for sensitive electric vehicle batteries and motor enclosures.
Applications in Transportation
Our components are suitable for a range of vehicles, including:
- Internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles: Our components and coatings are used in engine and transmission systems to improve efficiency, safety, and service life.
- Motorcycles: In powertrains and gearsets, our coated shifter forks and lightweight drive sprockets provide hard, low-friction surfaces that enable faster, more precise gear changes and a longer service life.
- Electric vehicles: Our specialized dielectric coatings are critical for insulating battery enclosures, busbars, and motor components, thereby promoting the safety and reliability of high-voltage systems.
- Railcars: Our wear plates are used in bogie systems to manage high-friction, high-stress contact between components and extend the life of the undercarriage.
Advanced Coating and Material Technologies
We solve complex wear and thermal challenges by leveraging a portfolio of specialized manufacturing technologies:
- Abradable coatings: We apply these specialized thermal sprays to components such as turbocharger housings to achieve tighter clearance control, improving overall efficiency and performance.
- Dielectric coatings: Critical for the safety of electric vehicles, these insulating coatings are applied to battery enclosures, busbars, and motor components to help minimize thermal runaway and electrical shorts.
- High-strength bronze alloys: We utilize our expertise in bronze casting to manufacture gearbox gears, wear plates, shifter forks, and other components. This material combines strength and natural lubricity to reduce friction and increase equipment lifespan.
Why Choose Us for Wear Components
Thermal Spray Coatings
Fisher Barton is your source for a variety of coatings to meet vehicle-related application challenges. We can customize a solution to handle a combination of challenges, such as the wear, impact, and corrosion issues.
Wheels: In addition to the above mentioned pain points, our coatings can also reduce weight and cost by changing the substrate material to a lighter, more cost-effective material and using a coating to achieve the desired attributes of the part.
Learn MoreWhy Choose Us for Wear Components
Our manufacturing philosophy is built on a quality system that mirrors the high expectations of our customers. We are dedicated to continuous improvement, actively using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and process variation. For our partners, this approach translates into more reliable, cost-effective components and a more efficient supply chain.
Our partnership is brought to life through our unique Customer Focus Work Teams (CFWTs). We assign a dedicated, cross-functional team of experts from sales, engineering, and quality assurance to your business, promoting a deep understanding of your specific needs. This approach allows us to proactively manage projects and metrics and deliver a truly responsive and collaborative experience. All our manufacturing divisions adhere to ISO 9001:2015 standards, and our Technology Center provides advanced R&D and rapid prototyping capabilities to test and validate components for your specific application requirements.
Build a Vehicle With Quality Wear-Resistant Parts
For transportation OEMs looking for a wear parts manufacturing partner, Fisher Barton is ready to help you solve your toughest friction and thermal challenges. Request a quote today, call us at 920-390-4760, or contact us online to discuss your transportation component needs.
