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KAPA BRAKE

Welcome to Kapabrake. Woven brake lining specialists.

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Who We Are

Engineering Excellence
in Every Brake

Kapabrake Woven Brakelining is manufactured for tough industrial, mining and marine conditions.

What We Do
What We Do

Complete Engineering Solutions For Woven Brakelining

We produce the brake lining at our factory in Cape Town, South Africa.

  • We are certified for mine winder brakes.
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Custom Installation
Our Services

Experts in Woven Brake lining

We welcome the opportunity for specialist work, unusual sizes and the fitment of the lining to shoes and bands.

  • We cut and shape to your size requirements.
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Why Leaders Trust Us
Why Kapabrake

Why Industry Leaders Choose Us

All our lining is non asbestos. Kapabrake can perform radial arcing of the lining to ensure optimal mating of the brake lining to the drum.

  • Kapabrake adheres to ISO 9001 quality management standards.
  • We house our own test facilities to ensure a product of the correct standard.
Solving Real Problems

Built for the Harshest Conditions on Earth

Mining and heavy industry present engineering challenges that off-the-shelf solutions cannot solve. Extreme heat, constant vibration, corrosive environments, and enormous loads demand systems that are engineered from the ground up for durability.

Kapabrake's engineering philosophy is simple: design for worst-case scenarios, then test beyond them. All brake lining that we ship has been subjected to conditions more extreme than it will ever face in the field.

  • Corrosion-resistant coatings for brake-bands for marine environments
  • Engineered for abnormal load capacities
Product Offering

Woven Braking Products
Built for Extreme Duty

From standard brake lining to custom-shaped components, our products are engineered to deliver consistent friction performance, thermal stability, and ease of fitment.

Woven Lining

Available in 10m rolls or flat sheets, with thicknesses ranging from 6.4mm to 25mm. Other thicknesses available on request.

Custom Shapes

Cut-to-size linings, shaped shoes and bands, bonded assemblies, and drilled mounting surfaces for a perfect application-specific fit.

Material Versions

Available in a variety of KB (KapaBrake) versions.

Fitment & Performance

Our 3-axis weave and brass wire reinforcement provide wear resistance, heat conduction, and stable friction values. Surfaces are supplied ground for reliable bonding or riveting.

Thermal Conditioning

Flexible cold-fit lining can be heat-set at 180°C for exact moulding. We also cure linings to shoes and bands to ensure the best possible fitment.

Refurbishment Services

Brake removal, sandblasting, coating, and relining services are handled in-house with our own blast, paint, and curing facilities.

Sectors We Serve

Industries We Power

Precision braking solutions designed for the specific demands of five critical industrial sectors.

Marine operations
Marine
Flexible for easy fitment on winches for anchors, windlasses, and deck machinery.
Lifting operations
Lifting
Even thickness for maximum mating on drum faces of cranes, elevators and lifting equipment.
Oil & Gas
Impressive friction performance for drilling winches and hazardous area power stopping.
Mining operations
Mining
Strong wear rates and proven durability for mining hoists, cages, and shaft systems.
Industrial
Tough brake lining for heavy factory machinery, clutches, and industrial equipment.
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Safer Operations?

Connect with our team. We'll assess your needs, review your site conditions, and propose the optimal braking solution for your operation.