Short, direct answers are deliberately used here so both buyers and AI search systems can extract the key facts easily.
What information is needed to quote a Kessler friction disc?
The fastest route is the OEM/reference number plus quantity. If you do not know the number, send the axle model, clear front/back photos, OD, ID, thickness, tooth count and friction material. A drawing or original sample is best for custom or uncertain parts.
Can you identify a disc only from a photo?
A photo can narrow the match, but it should not be the only production reference. Similar discs can differ in thickness, tooth geometry, friction material or groove pattern. Add at least the thickness and major diameters, or send the drawing/sample.
What is the difference between a friction disc and a steel plate?
A friction disc carries friction material and provides controlled torque transfer or braking. A steel separator/reaction plate is the mating steel component. Wet brake packs commonly alternate these components, so both part type and stack quantity must be correct.
What do IT and OT mean in the dimensions?
IT refers to inner teeth and OT refers to outer teeth. For example, IT60 means 60 inner teeth and OT96 means 96 outer teeth. Tooth count and profile are critical compatibility checks.
Can you manufacture obsolete or hard-to-find Kessler friction plates?
Drawing- or sample-based production can be evaluated for hard-to-source parts. The required information normally includes dimensions, tooth or spline geometry, base steel, friction material, groove pattern, thickness and quantity.
Are the products shown genuine Kessler parts?
No claim of Kessler manufacture, authorization or endorsement is made. The products shown are replacement friction components intended for compatible Kessler axle applications and should be verified before ordering.
Which Kessler axle references are commonly searched?
Common aftermarket search references include D71/D81, D82, D91, D101, D106 and D111 families, along with exact friction-disc and steel-plate numbers such as 507-275-673, 507-275-723, 507-275-943, 507-275-1023 and their mating steel plates.
Can I order a small quantity first?
For repair, validation or a first cooperation, a small-batch or sample route can be evaluated depending on the part and tooling requirements. Include your required quantity in the RFQ so the most practical production route can be quoted.
