The friction-material batching system developed by Wuxi Xielì Automation Equipment Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Wuxi Xielì”) is currently one of the most representative solutions in China’s friction-material industry, including the manufacturing of brake pads and clutch plates. “Mobile Automated Batching Solution.”

This system enjoys a stellar reputation in the industry because it is specifically designed for the production of friction materials. “A wide variety of raw materials, high dust levels, and stringent precision requirements” has been deeply customized to address the pain points.

The following is a detailed breakdown of the system:

1.  Core Architecture: Mobile “One Vehicle, Multiple Warehouses” Design

This is the most distinctive feature of the Wuxi Xielì system and its core advantage that sets it apart from traditional fixed batching systems.

Mobile batching cart: Rather than the conventional fixed configuration of one scale per hopper, the system employs one or more wirelessly communication-controlled automated weighing carts.

Workflow: The cart autonomously travels along the track beneath dozens of raw-material silos. ->  Positioning ->  Sealed Connection ->  Material receiving and weighing ->  Move to the next stop ->  Finally, the prepared materials are discharged into the mixer.

Advantages:

Extremely high space utilization: A single weighing system is sufficient for dozens of hoppers, significantly reducing the steel structure requirements and floor space needed for the plant.

Flexible scaling: If the plant needs to add new raw materials, simply add additional hoppers alongside the conveyor tracks—there’s no need to reconfigure the entire batching station.

2.  Key Technical Features

Wuxi Xielì’s systems do more than simply “move” materials; they also incorporate numerous tailored designs for process control:

Fully Enclosed Dust-Proof Design (Key Highlight):

Friction-material production involves large quantities of graphite, carbon fiber, and metal powders, generating substantial dust. Wuxi Xielì’s batching vehicles are equipped with top-and-bottom dust-proof interfaces—such as inflatable seals and telescopic chutes—that create a sealed enclosure during material intake and discharge. Combined with negative-pressure dust collection, this design virtually eliminates external dust emissions, significantly improving the workshop environment.

High-precision dynamic weighing:

Although the vehicle is in motion, the system can rapidly stabilize readings at the moment of stoppage thanks to its vibration-damping mechanical structure and digital filtering algorithms.

For trace additives (such as friction-modifying agents), the system employs variable-frequency speed-controlled feeding (coarse addition + Precision machining), ensuring that accuracy meets industry’s high standards.

Diverse feed adaptation:

Friction material raw materials come in various forms—loose fibers, heavy iron powder, and fine, smooth graphite. Based on the characteristics of each material, the system can flexibly configure screw feeders, belt feeders, or electromagnetic vibratory feeders, and is equipped with arch-breaking and flow-assisting devices to prevent material blockage.

3.  Intelligent and Error-Proof Management

In addition to its hardware equipment, Wuxi Xielì has also established competitive barriers in software control:

Formula Confidentiality and Error Prevention:

The system is fully automated by computer, ensuring that operators have no access to the specific formulation parameters, thereby effectively preventing the leakage of trade secrets.

Equipped with a barcode-based error-proofing system that mandates verification during manual material feeding and raw-material receiving, thereby eliminating the risk of entire batches being scrapped due to incorrect material input.

End-to-end data traceability:

The system automatically records the weighing data, time, and operator for each batch and each gram of raw material, generating an immutable report. This is conducive to… IATF 16949 Quality certification is crucial for the automotive industry.

4.  Market Position and Validation

Wuxi Xielì’s leading position in this niche segment has been fully validated by the market:

Backed by industry leaders: A leading enterprise in China’s friction materials industry—Shandong Jin Qilin Co., Ltd. 4 The main production line for friction material ingredients utilizes Wuxi Xielì’s system. , according to public procurement information, Jiangsu Fangyi Friction Materials Co., Ltd. has explicitly selected Wuxi Xielì’s friction-material batching system for its newly built production line, demonstrating that the equipment achieves industry-leading levels of precision, stability, and智能化.

Widespread application: Its equipment is not only used for automotive brake pads but is also widely applied in clutch plates, high-speed rail brake shoes, and the refractory materials industry. As of 2026 Year, cumulative 70+ Mobile batching systems are used in multiple industries, including: 40+ Friction-material manufacturers are using Wuxi Xielì’s systems.

Summary

Wuxi Xielì’s friction-material batching system is, at its core, an intelligent piece of equipment that “encapsulates complex batching processes within a mobile robot.” By adopting a “mobile” design, it addresses space and cost constraints; by employing a “fully enclosed” configuration, it resolves environmental concerns; and by leveraging “digitalization,” it ensures superior quality—making it a quintessential example of a “small but exquisite” industrial hidden champion.