Low Friction Plastic Material

Driving longer product life with low friction plastic parts made from low friction polymers can help products last longer with less maintenance.

Low friction plastic material.

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. Low friction engineering plastic with outstanding chemical high temp and weathering resistance ptfe polytetrefluoroethylene is a soft low friction fluoropolymer with outstanding chemical resistance and weathering resistance. Ptfe is stable at temperatures up to 500 o f and it is often used in high temperature environments. This versatile nontoxic plastomer is widely used in the high tech market.

Peek is a thermoplastic known for its naturally low friction material and well rounded abrasive and fatigue wear resistance. Its impressive durability and performance in punishing environments make it a choice material for components across a wide variety of industries. Use it as a release surface on heat sealers and blister forming equipment. Low friction fiberglass tape fiberglass is laminated with teflon ptfe for a slippery durable tape with excellent chemical and temperature resistance.

Low thermal conductivity is retained despite temperature variation making ptfe a good insulator. Interstate plastics proudly offers uhmw tivar hpv a high performance uhmw bearing grade material the leading no slip material for extreme wear applications. 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. It offers high thermal chemical and solvent resistance high dielectric and antistick properties and very low coefficient of friction.

Vespel low wear high efficiency bushings. Good for friction and wear plastic products due to its low coefficient of friction ptfe polytetrafluoroethylene is often used for sliding applications. In addition to ptfe the classic bearing and wear materials made of polyimide peek pps nylon acetal and polyester are also known for their good sliding friction properties. Tivar hpv is a dry running sliding material designed to enhance motion and reduce friction among conveying systems and bearings.