Dynamic Friction Company (DFC) has received the Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) Award for New Assignments and Applications for the ninth consecutive year. The recognition acknowledges DFC’s continued contributions to the industry’s standard part-numbering system.
Highlights
- DFC leads the friction materials industry in submitting new, validated part numbers to FMSI’s standardized database
- The FMSI part-numbering system ensures consistent, accurate fitment across friction products industry-wide
- Award reflects sustained investment in engineering resources, reverse engineering, and application data validation
About the FMSI Award
The FMSI annually recognizes manufacturers that contribute the most to its standard part-numbering system. This system serves as a critical industry resource, enabling consistent and accurate fitment identification across friction products from multiple manufacturers.
DFC’s consecutive wins indicate the company consistently submits the highest volume of new, validated part numbers among industry participants.
Development Process
Each new part number requires significant technical resources to develop and validate. The process involves reverse engineering original equipment components and validating application data to ensure accurate fitment specifications.
For distributors, service providers, and technicians, accurate part-numbering data reduces fitment errors and return rates while improving service bay efficiency.
Company Background
Dynamic Friction Company manufactures braking system components for the automotive aftermarket. The company’s nine-year streak of FMSI recognition positions it as the leading contributor to industry-standard friction product identification.
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