Manufacturing and R & D
Six Decades of Undisputed Leadership
Incorporated in 1964, HCL pioneered friction materials development and manufacturing in India. Our 60-year legacy of quality and innovation through strategic collaborations and in-house R&D has positioned us as the industry benchmark.
The salient aspect of our manufacturing process is the use of our own binder/resin systems, which enable us to conform to the highest standards of quality. The plant and machinery used for manufacturing friction material is constantly upgraded which help us to meet the most stringent OEM requirements.
Facility Tour
Paithan
- Automotive Brake Linings for HCV + LCV
- Automotive Brake Linings for 2 and 4 wheelers
- Automotive Disc Brake Pads
- Railway Brake Blocks
- Automotive Roll Linings
Bhandara
Clutch Facings
- Wet Mix
- Moulded / Dry Mix
- Random Wound
- Ceramic Buttons & Friction Sheets
- Mill Board / MB Disc
- Industrial Roll Linings
- Compestos Sheets & Rings
Aurangabad
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R&D
The Research and Development Department is recognised by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) Govt. of India, since last 25 years. HCL has demonstrated throughout its history that there is no Friction and Sealing application, no challenge that it can not meet - anywhere in the world. HCL has the experience, the technology and innovative spirit that have guaranteed HCL's continued success in the development of Custom Engineered product to meet specific customer application requirement.
State-of-the-art dynamometer testing facilities for performance evaluation of Railway Brake Blocks, Heavy and Light commercial Vehicle Bake Lining, Commercial Vehicle Disc Pads, Tractor Brake Lining, Clutch Facing Testing using clutch assembly from 160 Dia to 240 Dia
The laboratory is fully equipped for raw material and finished product testing, supported by high-precision analytical instruments, including:
- FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy)
- TGA (Thermogravimetric Analysis)
- DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry)
Innovation & Development Excellence
Advanced Testing Infrastructure
Six dynamometers, two chase machines, and comprehensive analytical equipment supporting rigorous product validation
Vehicle Performance Analysis
Data logger equipment for real-world brake liner evaluation per IS-11852 Part 3 standards
Government Recognition
R&D center officially recognized by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India
Expert Team
20 highly experienced specialists in chemistry, automotive engineering, and advanced testing methodologies
Custom Development
Proven capability in custom-made product development, including specialized Blue Liner solutions for Ashok Leyland and direct collaboration with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers
Quality
Quality, Product Range, Field Services, Distribution Network, National and International Product specification compliance, Technical support, Research & Development make Hindustan Composites Limited, the name to choose for Friction Materials and Fluid Sealing Products.
The Quality Control and continuous quality improvement program had enabled HCL to have accrediation by DNV Business Assurance for ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949:2016 Quality System.
Quality Control Department has all the necessary instruments and testing methods for Friction materials, so that tests can be carried out as per IS, BIS, BS, ASTM, DIN & JIS Standards.
Sustainability
Energy Efficiency
- To ensure energy efficiency, initiated the use of "Green Energy' -installed a 1.7 MW solar power plant at Paithan (about 25% of the total power requirement of the company.
- Installation of a 0.4 MW solar power plant at Bhandara.
Environment
- Green Plant with no asbestos.
- Tree plantation at both plants.
- Recycling of water through the STP plant.
- Installation of additional dust collectors to keep the shopfloordust-free.
Waste Management
- Waste management system for systematic collection of scrap and its reuse.
- Promoted industrial recycling of waste like scrap liners, grinding & drilling dust.
- Use of recyclable bins for the delivery of material to large OEM customers
