Cableway & Technology, SI World 2/2025
Becorit: Friction expertise with responsibility
Founded in 1926, BECORIT began producing traction sheave linings for mining operations. This was particularly important in the mining region of the Ruhr area in Germany, where BECORIT still produces friction products for various applications today.
The traction sheave linings ensure the traction of the conveyor system and the longevity of the cable. They are safety-relevant because slippage in the drive must not occur under any circumstances.
Safe friction products used worldwide
Originally produced for the needs of mining, BECORIT‘s traction sheave linings became a globally demanded product. In 1946, brake pads for rail vehicles were added. In 2006, BECORIT was acquired by WABTEC, one of the world‘s largest suppliers to the railway industry.
The integration of BECORIT into the WABTEC Group enables the use of an international network of local contacts and the offering of a wide range of industrial products. Cable car operators who rely on maximum safety also benefit from the international presence from Canada to Australia, as well as the state-of-the-art testing and validation capabilities.
BECORIT‘s friction products can be found in various safety-relevant applications. Whether in cable cars like the Zugspitze cable car, trains, industrial conveyor towers, elevators, or even crane and wind energy systems, BECORIT guarantees a firm hold.
The Zugspitze cable car
is one of many projects that BECORIT has worked on.
Strengthening local production
In recent years, BECORIT has invested heavily in the German site. Whether it‘s robots handling friction materials or the implementation of CNC manufacturing, economic production is at the forefront. The recent switch from gas to electric furnaces and the 1,000 kW peak PV system show how serious WABTEC is about achieving climate neutrality.
Individual solutions with perspective
BECORIT looks back on almost 100 years of history and sees itself well-equipped for the future. The increasing demand for sustainable mobility solutions opens up new perspectives in the field of urban cable car systems. BECORIT sees itself as a partner for individual solutions.
