High Load Filled PTFE Bronze Plain Bearings Wear Resistance

High load filled PTFE bronze plain bearings exhibit exceptional wear resistance, making them a reliable choice for applications that demand durability and long-lasting performance. The combination of PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) and bronze filler creates a bearing material that is both strong and resilient, able to withstand heavy loads and frequent operation.

The wear resistance of these bearings is derived from the lubricating properties of PTFE, which helps reduce friction and wear on the bearing surface. The bronze filler provides additional strength and stability, ensuring that the bearing can maintain its shape and performance even under high loads.

These bearings are often used in industrial applications where high loads and speeds are common, such as in heavy machinery, motors, and other rotating equipment. Their ability to handle high loads and resist wear makes them an ideal choice for these demanding applications.

Overall, high load filled PTFE bronze plain bearings offer exceptional wear resistance and durability, making them a reliable and cost-effective solution for a wide range of industrial applications.

VIIPLUS THRUST WASHERS & THRUST BEARINGS

This means that they share many of the same properties as our Cylindrical Plain Bearings such as excellent wear resistance and low friction coefficients. Thrust washers are designed to support heavy axial loads and are used in applications where axial loads are expected.

VIIPLUS  thrust washers with proprietary filled PTFE tape liner on both surfaces feature excellent shock resistance as well as high load capacity, making them ideal for applications such as pulley spacers, gear spacers, kingpins, cranes, and valve actuator linkages.

TECHNICAL DATA:

MICROSECTION

FEATURES

Suitable for dry running with a low coefficient of friction, low wear rate, good sliding characteristics, the transfer film created will protect the mating metal surface. Suitable for rotary and oscillating movement, high chemical resistance, lower absorption of water and reduced swelling. Also performs well with lubrication.

CHARACTERISTICS

• Proprietary filled PTFE tape liner on both surfaces
• Excellent shock resistance
• High load capacity
• Excellent misalignment resistance
• Excellent contamination resistance
• Good surface speed capability
• Very good friction and wear properties
• Good chemical resistance

STRUCTURES

1. PTFE/Fibre mixture thickness 0.01~0.03mm, provides an excellent initial transfer film, which effectively coats the mating surfaces of the bearing assembly, forming an oxide type solid lubricant film.
2. Sintered bronze powder thickness 0.20-0.35mm, provides Max. thermal conductivity away from the bearing surface, also serves as a reservoir for the PTFE-Fibre mixture.
3. Low-carbon steel, gives exceptionally high load carrying capacity, excellent heat dissipation.
4. Copper/Tin plating thickness 0.002mm, provides good corrosion resistance.

 thrust bearing conversion improves operations at hydropower station

PTFE is more durable and has a well-established and proven track record within the hydropower sector. The study concluded that the material will also increase the life of the bearing and provide greater reliability.