Advantages

Excellent chemical resistance
Large temperature range of -100°C to +250°C
Suitable for high circumferential speeds under dry running conditions
Suitable for high p·v values under dry running conditions
FDA-conformable materials for Life Science applications

Application Examples

Elringplast friction bearings for industrial washing machines with very good chemical resistance and good wear characteristics
Moldflon™ friction bearings for clutches for high loads with very good damping properties
Moldflon™ friction bearings for conveyor systems in the food industry for temperatures up to +250°C; conformable to food safety standards
M-Liner dry friction bearing for actuator piston in electromagnet solenoid

Overview and Selection

Maximum performance and functional reliability
Friction bearings made of Moldflon™ and highly wear-resistant PTFE compounds: the right choice for high p·v values and high thermal loads, even in case of insufficient lubrication or dry applications. Our friction bearings feature both excellent tribological properties and chemical resistance to aggressive media. They are the first choice for applications in the food and medical product industries.

Selection by Main Criteria
Selection by Characteristic Values: Wear
Wear of friction bearings depends on a number of influence factors, such as the load, speed, temperature, and contact pairing. Therefore, it is all the more important that the optimal bearing for the application is selected.

Surface pressure
The bearing load is represented by the surface pressure (p) in N/mm² (corresponds to MPa).

p·v value
One of the most meaningful characteristics for designing a friction bearing is the product of the specific load (p) and the bearing speed (v). The p·v value indicates the basic suitability of a bearing for a specific application.

Products

Overview and Selection