Alto Clutch Products

Alto Products is a world-class manufacturer of wet friction material and steel reaction plates. Alto has formulated friction material solutions for over 50 years. Supplying over 3 billion clutches worldwide, Alto has friction material solutions and advanced steel reaction manufacturing capabilities tailored to meet the customer’s demands.

Red Eagle: This is our oldest and most reliable grade. It is the most popular as well. It offers the best combination of performance and price. For most applications it is ideal as it offers high heat resistance and durability at an affordable cost.
K2 Aramid: This grade is a premium grade that offers similar heat resistance but is more durable and recommended for more heavy duty and hi torque applications. It is a an economical alternative to OE and premium replacement material while offering significantly superior performance.
Carbonite: This is our high end, highest heat resistance, and most durable product we offer. It is recommended for high end use and has been used in world class racing. It is very popular with the Police Drill Teams around the USA, because of its ability to slip and still maintain durability. It is far and away the best material available and comes with a lifetime warranty.
Carbonite High Performance Clutch Kits are designed and engineered for maximum performance and durability in the most demanding performance applications. Carbon Carbonite® based friction material:    Carbon offers superior coeffcient of friction    Carbon provides higher tempertature capacity    Decreases wear while increasing durability Single side extra capacity clutches reduce heat:    Additional friction element increases surface area    Additional steel elements increase conductivity    Balanced temperature and rapid heat dissipation