Thrust washer including wet friction material with resin coated surface

摘要

A thrust washer is provided. The thrust washer includes a wet friction material and a phenolic resin layer coating an outer surface of the wet friction material. A torque converter comprising the thrust washer is also provided. A method of forming a thrust washer is further provided. The method includes providing a layer of phenolic resin on an outer surface of a wet friction material.

主权项

1. A thrust washer comprising:
a wet friction material including a fiber matrix impregnated with resin; and a phenolic resin layer coating at least one outer surface of the wet friction material, the phenolic resin layer having a lower coefficient of friction than the wet friction material, the thrust washer being configured for helping to prevent wear between two rotating components.