The Armada Precision Remanufacturing Process

After an initial high-temperature pressure wash, shoe cores are sorted by type and size. We then remove the old blocks on an automatic delining press (see figure A) so that the bare shoe can be blasted clean (see figure B). This cleaning removes any original paint and any residual debris. The shoes are then quality checked for roller and anchor wear, elongated rivet holes and rust pitting. Any brake shoes that fall outside of specified standards are discarded. The brake shoes that remain are then coined (see figure C) using a 750 ton press to correct any twists or distortions and to restore the table radius to OEM specifications. We then apply an oven-baked, enamel paint coating (see figure D) that has been specially formulated to resist rust and corrosion which can cause the premature failure of the brake shoe. On this foundation, we then mount quality Armada brake blocks using automatic riveters which are constantly monitored to ensure accurate application pressure and secure attachment (see figure E). To help you identify our shoes more easily, the rivets we use are marked with the letters "TP" on the head. We also apply a label to the shoe itself with the part number and the date of manufacture printed on it. The shoes are then palletized or boxed with hardware kits and labeled with customizable labels (see figure F).

Figure A The Delining Process - removal of the old blocks	Figure B The Blasting Process - cleaning the shoes
Figure C The Coining Process - re-forming the table to OEM specs	Figure D The Coating Process - application of the protective layer
Figure E The Relining Process - mounting the new friction block	Figure F The Packaging Process - kit packing and labeling

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