Sustainable Braking® for Road Transport
Experience Safer, Greener, and More Efficient Vehicle Braking…®
Ogab® presents a groundbreaking solution for Cars, Vans, Trucks, Lorries and HGVs, offering advanced thermal management and particulate matter (PM) collection for personal cars and commercial vehicles. Our innovative Sustainable Braking system not only significantly reduces brake disc temperatures but also captures harmful brake dust, leading to improved safety, extended brake life, and cleaner air.
- Five key issues with modern road vehicle braking systems:
Excessive Heat Build-Up
Modern brake systems can overheat during heavy use, especially in larger vehicles like lorries and HGVs. This reduces braking efficiency, increases wear, and can lead to brake failure.
Environmental Pollution
Traditional braking releases particulate matter, including metals and other pollutants, into the air. These particles contribute to air pollution, affecting both environmental quality and human health.
Frequent Maintenance and Downtime
Brake wear from excessive heat and friction leads to frequent maintenance, higher costs, and increased downtime, especially for commercial vehicles that rely on constant operation.
Inefficient Cooling at Low Speeds
Conventional cooling systems rely on vehicle movement to cool brake discs, making them ineffective during stop-and-go traffic or when vehicles are stationary, causing temperature spikes.
Brake Dust Accumulation
Brake systems release dust that settles on wheels, causing corrosion and aesthetic issues. More importantly, brake dust can harm surrounding components and contribute to overall vehicle degradation and reduced safety.
The solution? Ogab® Sustainable Braking Technology
Maintain Optimal Brake Temperature
Maintain Optimal Brake Temperature
Brake disc overheating, a common issue in heavy vehicles, is effectively mitigated. The resulting lower temperatures significantly enhance braking performance and prolong the lifespan of brake components.
Furthermore, cooled brake discs ensure more consistent braking performance, particularly crucial for lorries and HGVs that require longer stopping distances. This improvement bolsters vehicle safety by reducing the risk of brake-related failures and accidents. As an added benefit, cooler brakes operate more quietly, contributing to lower noise pollution levels in both urban and motorway environments.
Lower Maintenance and Increased Longevity
Lower Maintenance and Increased Longevity
Efficient cooling prevents overheating, which can lead to brake wear, cracking, and the need for frequent replacements. During tests, traditional braking systems without Ogab’s cooling solution showed signs of cracking due to rapid temperature changes.
In contrast, the enclosed design of the Ogab® system shields brake discs from sudden cooling, thus preventing damage and prolonging the life of brake components.
Seamless Integration with Existing Systems
Seamless Integration with Existing Systems
For commercial vehicles, Ogab’s system seamlessly integrates into existing pneumatic setups, utilizing compressed air already used for braking. This ensures minimal modification, reducing installation costs and energy consumption.
For passenger cars, a fail-safe mechanism allows natural ventilation if the compressed air supply is disrupted, ensuring reliable and consistent performance.
A Sustainable and Economical Solution
A Sustainable and Economical Solution
Ogab’s system offers dual benefits: reducing pollution and enabling the recycling of captured metals, such as copper and iron, from brake dust. This opens up potential revenue streams for operators while offsetting installation and maintenance costs.
By addressing both environmental and economic needs, the system helps operators achieve sustainability goals more efficiently.
Enhanced Aerodynamics and Fuel Efficiency
Enhanced Aerodynamics and Fuel Efficiency
Ogab’s Sustainable Braking system, provides the option to cover the vehicles wheels, enhancing aerodynamics and reducing drag.
This leads to significant fuel savings and enhanced overall performance, making fleets more efficient and cost-effective.
Monetise collected Brake Dust Waste
Monetise collected Brake Dust Waste
The collection of debris from brake pads is a pivotal feature that addresses the issue of PM emissions from braking systems. Brake dust, which contains metals such as copper and iron.
The potential to recycle metals collected from brake dust could represent a new revenue stream for operators, offsetting some of the costs associated with the installation and maintenance of the system.
Reliable, Low-Maintenance and Efficient
Unlike traditional cooling methods that rely on airflow from vehicle movement, Ogab’s solution works effectively even when the vehicle is stationary.
Faster Cooling for Enhanced Safety
Ogab’s Sustainable Braking system is designed to efficiently manage brake heat, reducing brake disc temperatures by up to 33% faster than traditional methods. In testing, it brought down brake temperatures from 400°C to 150°C in less than 16 minutes, ensuring more reliable performance during high-stress situations and longer-lasting brake components.
Consistent Cooling at Any Speed
Tests at higher speeds (41 mph) and lower ambient temperatures (19°C) further confirmed the system’s efficiency, showing that brakes cooled more quickly when rotating, due to enhanced airflow. This means Ogab’s system is ideal for HGVs and city vehicles that frequently stop and go, maintaining safe operating temperatures regardless of driving conditions.
Sustainable Braking®
Commercial lorry rig test results...
Protect the Environment with Effective PM Collection
Capture Harmful non-exhaust pollution
Brake dust emissions are a major source of particulate pollution, contributing metals and harmful particle matter (PM) to the air and water. Ogab’s green brake technology effectively captures these particles, collecting up to 88% of PM released during braking. In tests, the system managed to recapture approximately 5.3 grams of brake debris out of 6 grams introduced, demonstrating its high efficiency. This drastically reduces the environmental impact of road transport, helping to improve air quality and minimize pollution.
The solution for achieving non-exhaust emissions targets
As environmental regulations continue to tighten, especially concerning vehicle emissions and pollution, adopting our system will help fleet operators comply with stricter standards such as the Euro 7 emissions targets.
Furthermore, it can qualify operators for environmental credits or incentives offered by governments to reduce vehicular pollution.
Leading the way to a greener, more sustainable future in vehicle braking and road travel
Ogab’s Sustainable Braking system sets a new standard for road transport braking, combining safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The system’s proven ability to cool brake discs quickly and capture harmful particulate matter can position fleet operators and vehicle manufacturers as leaders in green innovation. With tightening environmental regulations and growing demand for cleaner solutions, adopting Ogab’s technology can enhance your brand’s sustainability and compliance profile.
Want to create cleaner, safer, and more efficient braking solutions for your vehicles?
Contact us today to explore the full test result and discover further benefits of integrating Ogab’s Sustainable Braking system into your vehicles and together we can drive the future of road transport forward.