Low Friction Plastic

Generally plastics are very good wear materials with a low coefficient of friction making them ideal for applications where friction is a consideration.

Low friction plastic.

Because of the low loading it allows for bonding to the substrate which can be a problem for many low friction materials. These provide an estimate of energy. It is quantitatively described by dynamic and static coefficients. Many of these materials are available in formulations that include additives and fillers to further enhance their sliding wear performance.

Slick strips reduce friction to the point where almost everything moves like it s mounted on ball bearings. 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. Parts made from low friction polymers can help products last longer with less maintenance. 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.

This versatile nontoxic plastomer is widely used in the high tech market. Willard plastic materials work well in applications where friction resistance is important. Low friction engineering plastic with outstanding chemical high temp and weathering resistance. Vespel low wear high efficiency bushings.

Fluorinated oil works well in low durometer thermoplastic elastomer materials for dry applications. In applications such as bearings where one part slides over another wear is often severe. Friction is a natural resistance to sliding motion between two surfaces. 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.

Driving longer product life with low friction plastic. Low thermal conductivity is retained despite temperature variation making ptfe a good insulator. Ptfe polytetrefluoroethylene is a soft low friction fluoropolymer with outstanding chemical resistance and weathering resistance. It offers high thermal chemical and solvent resistance high dielectric and antistick properties and very low coefficient of friction.

Ptfe powder is perhaps the most common additive for plastics in low friction applications. Sliding wear against mating metal parts. 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. Plastics such as uhmw nylon and acetal are excellent choices for wear applications that involve sliding against mating metal parts.