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title: "Specialities - Introduction"
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published: 2026-10-13
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# Specialities - Introduction

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**Specialities**

**Introduction**

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### Relay & Train Protection Energy

###### Specialities

###### A Century of History

###### From the first composite mining shaft hoist linings supplied in 1926 to today’s high performance brake pads for motorcycles, cranes or windpower turbines, Wabtec specialties friction products have contributed to safe operations and mobility across the world.

###### Trusted Brands worldwide

###### Wabtec friction brands like Becorit, Cofren or Diafrag have earned a strong reputation for their reliability and durability in safety critical applications.

###### Designed for performance and durability

###### Diafrag composite and ceramic brake pads and shoes offer the safest yet affordable experience for motorcycle and ATV/UTV drivers.

###### Cofren cranes and windmill sinter brake pads are built to withstand the most demanding brake conditions at all times.

###### Through its renowned Becorit brand, Wabtec provides mine operators with the most dependable mine shaft hoist linings for safe operations and optimized assets availability.

###### Elevators and cableways friction linings designed by Becorit are synonymous with reliability and efficiency delivering optimal coefficient of friction, increasing rope lifetime and maintenance intervals.

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