Engineering plastics are increasingly used in the heavy machinery industry. Compared to metals, stainless steel, and other traditional materials, engineering plastics offer a superior price-performance ratio while meeting demanding requirements for strength, durability, and safety.
Self-lubricating engineering plastics provide better wear resistance and quieter operation than metals. Their ease of machining compared to aluminum and bronze reduces maintenance time and costs. The lightweight nature of these materials applies less pressure on surfaces while enabling the handling of heavy loads.
Advantages:
- High mechanical strength and rigidity
- Excellent low-friction properties
- Superior wear and abrasion resistance
- High resistance to mechanical creep
- Exceptional impact strength at very low temperatures
- Outstanding dimensional stability
- Chemical resistance (corrosion)
- Suitable for outdoor and weather-exposed conditions
Applications:
- Cable sheaves
- Guide bearings
- Chain sprockets
- Sliding plates and bearings
- Rollers
- Ram covers
- Nuts
