This versatile nontoxic plastomer is widely used in the high tech market.
Low friction plastic.
Dupont works with parts makers and manufacturers worldwide to make moving parts last longer and work better in applications from automotive drivetrains to conveyors to photovoltaic systems.
Fluorinated oil works well in low durometer thermoplastic elastomer materials for dry applications.
Vespel low wear high efficiency bushings.
Low thermal conductivity is retained despite temperature variation making ptfe a good insulator.
Sliding wear against mating metal parts.
In addition the abrasion resistance of most plastics is also high under dry running conditions.
Ptfe polytetrefluoroethylene is a soft low friction fluoropolymer with outstanding chemical resistance and weathering resistance.
Slick strips reduce friction to the point where almost everything moves like it s mounted on ball bearings.
Willard plastic materials work well in applications where friction resistance is important.
Low friction engineering plastic with outstanding chemical high temp and weathering resistance.
Because of the low loading it allows for bonding to the substrate which can be a problem for many low friction materials.
The low friction plastic made by combining these two materials was used for the cladding on the door checks of bmw s series 5 limousines helping to ensure that the doors open and close smoothly and silently without lubrication.
Abrasion resistant plastics with a low coefficient of friction are highly sought after materials for use in a wide variety of industrial applications.
This special uhmw ultra high molecular weight adhesive backed flexible plastic film has a low coefficient of friction and a high abrasion resistance that surpasses even teflon.
Plastic components that require contact with mating surfaces must offer outstanding resistance to wear along with displaying long life and high performance under constant friction.
Friction is a natural resistance to sliding motion between two surfaces.
These provide an estimate of energy.
Many of these materials are available in formulations that include additives and fillers to further enhance their sliding wear performance.
Generally plastics are very good wear materials with a low coefficient of friction making them ideal for applications where friction is a consideration.
The world is wide and i will not waste my life in friction when it could be turned into momentum frances e.
It is quantitatively described by dynamic and static coefficients.
Plastics such as uhmw nylon and acetal are excellent choices for wear applications that involve sliding against mating metal parts.
Driving longer product life with low friction plastic.
Parts made from low friction polymers can help products last longer with less maintenance.
