With plastics’ inherently low friction properties, designers often eliminate
the need for external lubrication while reducing potential damage to mating surfaces. Selection of an appropriate plastic bearing material requires consideration of an application’s unit pressure, calculated linear velocity, ambient temperature and operation cycle time. Other special application requirements such as chemical resistance, dimensional stability and impact resistance must also be considered before final material selection.
Typical applications include: rollers, wear pads, bearings, wire rope sheaves, sprockets, conveyor flights, etc.
AEP offers a wide range of wear-resistant plastic materials, many of which are self-lubricating which reduces or eliminates the need for traditional fluid lubricants. These plastic parts generate less friction and heat, as well as, increasing part life & reducing maintenance costs.
Engineering plastics provide outstanding service life and low total cost of ownership for unit material handling and conveyor applications
Engineering plastics can deliver added durability with the addition of a metal core. The metal core provides optimum strength for power transmission and keyway applications.
