Creating bespoke machinery friction solutions, winch brakes, and marine friction plates for a demanding industry.
Marine environments can be harsh and at times life-threatening. Extreme temperatures, heavy loads, unpredictable weather and continued exposure to salt water can easily degrade vehicles. At FMC, we specialise in sintered friction materials that are designed to endure the demanding conditions of the sea, keeping you safe.
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30+ Years of Expertise: Established in 1991, we provide over a quarter-century of specialist R&D and hands-on knowledge to the marine sector, including expertise in creating marine brakes.
British Engineering, Global Reach: From our UK manufacturing base, we leverage expert logistics to deliver long-lasting heavy-duty marine friction parts to projects on every continent.
OEM & Bespoke Solutions: We deliver original equipment (OE) quality and custom-engineered friction materials tailored to your machinery’s specific requirements.
We are dedicated to stocking and distributing our range of marine friction plates worldwide, ensuring quick access to the components you need – wherever and whenever you need them most.
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In the marine sector, quality is essential for productivity and safety. We maintain rigorous quality control throughout the manufacturing of marine components, from the selection of heavy-duty raw materials to the final inspection of our marine brakes. Backed by our ISO 9001 accreditation, our process ensures that every part meets the highest international standards, providing the reliability needed to consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.
We offer plenty of choice at FMC with a wide variety of marine friction plates and products available.
Our friendly UK-based team are available to provide technical and sales support to customers.
We are experienced in the distribution and shipping of marine friction plates and products worldwide.
FMC supplies a range of high-performance, precision-engineered friction products, including bespoke machinery friction solutions, robust marine brakes and durable marine friction plates
Our friction solutions are designed for critical marine machinery applications, including:
We serve a diverse range of marine sectors, including Commercial Vessels (trawlers, cargo ships), Naval & Defence, Offshore Energy (oil rigs, support vessels), and Leisure & High-Performance (speedboats, yachts).
Our marine friction plates are available in various high-performance materials, including high-strength paper, sintered metals, and carbon composites, chosen for excellent heat dissipation and endurance
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