Based in Perth, Western Australia, Advanced Braking Technology Ltd (ABT) is dedicated to the development of innovative braking systems. The company’s key asset is the Sealed Integrated Braking System (SIBS^®), a comprehensively patented Australian invention.

SIBS^® utilises wet friction, with the moving and non-moving brake parts immersed in a specially-formulated fluid which dissipates heat and reduces wear through lubrication. As a result, the brakes exhibit very low wear with minimum maintenance in many cases, the brakes usually outlast the vehicles they are fitted to, unlike conventional drum and disc brakes.

SIBS^® brakes deliver unparalleled safety, improved productivity and lower operating costs, and are engineered to survive the world’s harshest conditions.

The proven technology is also environmentally friendly, eliminating brake dust emissions and noise and squealing, provides a wide-range of benefits for on-road, off-road and industrial applications in terms of safety, reliability, performance and adaptability.

ABT’s cornerstone product is the SIBS^® brake for light commercial vehicles used in the mining sector. Its product portfolio includes SIBS^® brakes for the Toyota Landcruiser, Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Canter and the Isuzu NPS300, plus several special purpose brake designs. It is collaborating with various industry sectors to adapt SIBS^® for trucks, conveyors, industrial brakes and other applications requiring safer braking systems.

ABT also provides braking solutions on a fee-for-service basis to customers requiring one-off or limited volume applications. Under these programs, ABT’s engineering team is contracted to deliver custom braking solutions. A SIBS^® system was recently delivered to an international original equipment vehicle manufacturer under a technology demonstration agreement.

A fail-safe brake for application on concrete agitator trucks used in underground mines has been completed. This project was funded by a consortium of mining and mining service customers.

ABT’s manufacturing plant is located in Thailand. It has worldwide patents on its technology.