Low Friction Materials

Description: Interstate Plastics proudly offers UHMW Tivar® HPV, a high performance UHMW bearing grade material — the leading no-slip material for extreme wear applications. Tivar® HPV is a dry-running sliding material designed to enhance motion and reduce friction among conveying

• Overall Thickness: 0.5 inch
• Tensile Strength (Break): 5,900 psi
• Elongation: 390 %
• Form / Shape: Film / Sheet

Description: Wear and friction behavior of disc brakes are important properties of disc brake systems and are mainly addressed by appropriate selection and tuning of friction material. Disc material composition is often considered as "given". The most common material used for

Description: This SAE Recommended Practice specifies a method to reduce and stabilize the moisture of products containing brake friction material (disc brake pads, drum brake shoes, friction blocks) so the parts are conditioned and maintained in a stable low moisture state.

Description: shown that a kind of memory effect can occur for a low-met brake pad rubbing on a cast iron disk. A variation of the initial disk temperatures has revealed that a temporary increase of the coefficient of friction can occur at slightly elevated temperatures. This effect is memorized by

Description: G021: High-performance polyimide with 15% graphite encapsulated into the polymer, combining low wear with balanced physical properties.

• Industry: Aerospace, Automotive
• Filler: Carbon / Graphite
• Form / Shape: Pellets
• Chemical System: Polyimide

Description: Belt Type: 81 Medium/Low Friction Surface Material: Silicone Max. Part Temperature: 212˚F (100˚C) Coefficient of Friction: Medium FDA Approved: Yes Anti Static: No Static Conductive: No Chemical Resistance: Good Application: Silicone material, low to medium

• Operating Temperature: 212 F
• Application: Food & Beverage Processing, General Purpose, Manufacturing / Fabrication
• Material: Silicone

Description: Silicone grease for brake caliper pins and ball joints Molykote® G-807 Low Friction Silicone Compound is a soft silicone compound containing specially formulated solid lubricants. It has excellent compatibility with plastics and rubber materials. It also has good corrosion

• Operating / Use Temperature: -40 to 302 F
• Density / Specific Gravity (@15.6°C, 60°F): 1.146 specific gravity
• Industry Applications: Automotive / Transportation
• Functions: Corrosion Inhibitor / Rust Preventative

Description: It is widely known that friction materials show a load and frequency dependent stiffness. The load dependency can be explained with a geometrical nonlinear material structure, like the existence of porosities that are compressed by increasing the load. The frequency dependency

Description: STRUCTURE Metal-Polymer Composite Material CHARACTERISTICS Very good wear and low friction performance over a wide range of loads, speeds and temperatures in dry running conditions Particularly suited to dry applications with high frequency and low amplitude oscillating

• Operating Temperature: -328 to 536 F
• Bearing Surface: Bronze - Sintered, Lined Bearing
• Bushing Type: Flanged, Sleeve

Description: using the M5-2-COF gauge. The fixture includes a large work table with sample clamp, level, 200 g sled, cable, and low-friction pulley. The fixture is compatible with most Mark-10 motorized force testers (some models require an adapter; see Ordering Information).

• Test Standard: ASTM
• Application: Friction / Wear

Description: Babbitt Metals Featuring tin-base and lead-base babbitts to ASTM, SAE, government, Navy specifications; special and custom alloys. The use of bearing materials to reduce bearing friction can be traced at least back to the Roman chariot days. Soft metals such as Tin and Lead were

• Specifications: ASTM / ASME, SAE
• Shape / Form: Ingot, Wire / Shaped Wire
• Features: Non-ferrous, Tin / Tin Alloy
• Type: White / Low Melting (UNS L)

Description: combined with low weight and volume: As RINGFEDER® Friction Springs completely utilise the material of which they are made only a minimum of dimensions and weight are required. The decisive parameter here is therefore the spring work. High Damping Potential: The damping of

• End Configuration: Closed / Squared Ends
• Features: Other / Specialty

Description: panels, arm rests, dashboards, glove boxes, etc., as well as leather equipment. Suitable for material combinations plastic/plastic, plastic/metal, plastic/leather, leather/leather with slow movements or vibrations at low loads. FEATURES Excellent "anti-squeak" performance Low

• Operating / Use Temperature: -40 to 176 F
• Flash Point: 158 F
• Density / Specific Gravity (@15.6°C, 60°F): 1.3 specific gravity
• Industry Applications: Automotive / Transportation

Description: RINGFEDER Friction Springs can also be supplied in customized buffer versions. RINGFEDER® Friction Springs are employed in the engineering sector when high kinetic energies must be absorbed or when springs of relatively compact dimensions are required for high forces. Friction

• Operating Temperature: -40 to 176 F
• Absorption / Damping Action: Compression
• Dampening Method: Mechanical
• Shock Absorber / Damper Type: Shock Absorber

Description: Air-curing dry lubricant Air dry, translucent coating with low friction coefficient for low to medium loads APPLICATIONS Suitable for rubber guides, sliding doors, furniture hinges, small mechanisms in office machines and sunroof seals. For nearly all material

• Operating / Use Temperature: -292 to 464 F
• Density / Specific Gravity (@15.6°C, 60°F): 0.87 specific gravity
• Features: Aerosol / Spray
• Industry Applications: Automotive / Transportation, Machine / Gears

Description: STRUCTURE Metal-Polymer Composite Material CHARACTERISTICS Good wear and low friction performance over a wide range of loads, speeds and temperatures in dry running conditions Very good performance in lubricated applications Good performance in greased applications Suitable for

• Operating Temperature: -328 to 536 F
• Bearing Surface: Bronze - Sintered, Lined Bearing
• Bushing Type: Flanged, Sleeve

Description: NYLATECH® PVM (pressure/velocity/maximum) was developed to provide a premium material for a variety of applications. Nylatech PVM is a self lubricated material with a low coefficient of friction that can increase the life of equipment. Nylatech® PVM offers exceptional PV

• Use Temperature: 240 to 255 F
• Coeff. of Thermal Expansion (CTE): 55,000,000 µin/in-F
• Tensile Strength (Break): 10,000 psi
• Tensile Modulus: 430 ksi

Description: Is your product's performance a sure thing? You have a future envisioned for your product. You see an outstanding performance-high sales, low returns and happy customers. But before you can consider your product successful, you need to know if it will do what you're asking it to do. Will it

• Standards (Test / Certify To): ASME, ASTM, AWS, MIL-SPEC, OEM Specific, RoHS
• Test Methods: Acoustic Microscopy (SAM), Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AA), Auger Spectroscopy (AES), Chromatography (GC, HPLC, etc.), Diffraction (X-ray, Electron, etc.), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP, LA-ICP, etc.), Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR, etc.), Mass Spectroscopy (RGA, etc.), Mechanical Testing,
• Materials: Adhesives / Sealants, Ceramics / Glass, Chemicals, Coatings, Composites, Concrete / Mortar, Inorganics, Metals, Nanomaterials, Paper, Petroleum Fluids (Oil, Fuel, Distillates), Plastic / Rubber, Polymers / Organics, Powders, Soil, Textiles, Thin Films / Plating, Toxins / Restrictive Substances,
• Industry: Aerospace / Aviation, Automotive, Chemical / Material Processing, Food / Beverage, Health Care / Medical, Legal / Forensics, Marine, Military, Nuclear / Utility, Packaging, Pharmaceutical / Biotech, Piping / Pressure Vessel, Semiconductors / Electronics, Structural / Construction

Description: This bearing formulation has a very low coefficient of friction and is particularly well suited for use with soft mating surface materials such as aluminum and soft stainless steel.

• Extreme Environment: Extreme Environment
• Bearing Surface: Plastic
• Bushing Type: Sleeve

Description: by their fluidity, their low segregation and bleeding, their ability to pumping, and their sufficient workability time. They can be installed either traditionally with a bucket or with a pump. The formulation of self-flowing castables is based on three principles and criteria: the fluxing of

• Applications: Refractory / High Temperature Materials

Description: which is the largest among ceramic materials above 530 ℃. Low thermal expansion coefficient: 2×10-6 is the smallest expansion coefficient in ceramics, next only to quartz glass The lower friction coefficient: U is 0.16 and does not increase at high temperature Good corrosion

• Density: 2.2699985673415775 g/cc
• Thermal Conductivity: 33 W/m-K
• Coeff. of Thermal Expansion (CTE): 2 µm/m-C
• Applications: Electrical / HV Parts

Description: Leveraging the strengths of 25 years in the industry and the capabilities of three large-scale facilities in the U.S. and Mexico, MPI delivers world-class quality for every client. Three coating facilities Ten paint lines Eight pre-treatment lines Proven technology Highly experienced personnel

• Functional Capabilities: Abrasion Resistant, Anti-slip / Abrasive, Chemical Resistant, Corrosion / Rust Preventive, Friction Reducing / Low Friction, Heat Resistant / High Temperature, Mold Release / Nonstick, Oil & Grease Resistant, Porosity / Surface Sealing, Protective, VOC Compliant, Wear / Erosion Resistant
• Additional Services / Surface Prep: Abrasive Blasting, Degreasing, On-site / Field Work (Buildings, Structures), Pickling / Chemical Deburring, Pressure / Spray Washing, Recoating / Refinishing, Scrub Tank / Immersion Washing, Selective Coating, Stripping / Coating Removal
• Industry: Aerospace, Automotive, Castings / Cast Metal, Chemical / Material Processing, Commercial / Professional, Maintenance / MRO, Marine, Military Specification, OEM / Industrial, Oil & Gas, Pipes / Piping, Steel / Metal Mills
• Materials: Aluminum, Composites, Iron / Cast Iron, Metal, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel / Steel Alloys, Wood

Description: Unitrex PEEK has a relative thermal index of 480°F and has a UL 94 flammability rating of V-0, with very low levels of smoke generation and toxic gas emission. Additionally, this material exhibits excellent electrical properties, which remain stable over a wide range of both

• Overall Thickness: 0.25 to 2 inch
• Overall Width / O.D.: 0.5 to 2 inch
• Tensile Strength (Break): 20,500 psi
• Tensile Modulus: 1,200 ksi

Description: Virgin PTFE is white flexible material that exhibits tremendous tensile strength, very low coefficient of friction, excellent high and low temperature capability, and is resistant to virtually all acids and caustics. It is flexible and extremely soft, and therefore

• Thickness: 0.015625 to 0.25 inch
• Operating Temperature: -450 to 500 F
• Features: Other
• Gasket Type: Sheet / Die-cut

Description: of low strength or loose construction, may not be physically capable of withstanding the manual friction used in this test method or may give false results. In such cases, the test method described in ISO 18080-1 can be used to evaluate electrostatic propensity. The test method

Description: of low strength or loose construction, may not be physically capable of withstanding the manual friction used in this test method or may give false results. In such cases, the test method described in ISO 18080‑1 can be used to evaluate electrostatic propensity. The test method

Description: The WPT Low Inertia Clutch is a pneumatic design for high energy, high cycle applications requiring end-shaft mounting. Our Low Inertia Clutch is time tested and used extensively throughout the Steel, Metal Forming, Oil & Gas, and Marine Industries. Available sizes range from 4” to 60”

• Torque Rating: 195 Ft-lbs
• Rotational Speed: 4,660 rpm
• Maximum Pressure: 100 psi
• Speed: 4,660 rpm

Description: ISO 18080-2:2015 specifies a test method using rotary mechanical friction with measurement of the friction-charged electrostatic potential on specimens of fabric. The test method is suitable for fabrics of all types of composition and construction that are capable of withstanding

Description: ISO 18080-4:2015 specifies a test method using horizontal mechanical friction with measurement of friction-charged electrostatic potential on specimens of fabric and the time for that potential to decay. The test method is suitable for fabrics of all types of composition and

Description: ISO 18080-4:2015 specifies a test method using horizontal mechanical friction with measurement of friction-charged electrostatic potential on specimens of fabric and the time for that potential to decay. The test method is suitable for fabrics of all types of composition and

Description: ISO 18080-2:2015 specifies a test method using rotary mechanical friction with measurement of the friction-charged electrostatic potential on specimens of fabric. The test method is suitable for fabrics of all types of composition and construction that are capable of withstanding

Description: Self-lubricating design Maintenance-free operation and elimination of expensive greasing systems Low friction Extends operating life and increases efficiency Temperature and chemical resistance Compatible with a wide range of lubricants and withstands temperatures from cryogenic level

• Operating Temperature: 550 F
• Self-lubricating: Self-lubricating / Oil Impregnated

Description: Self-lubricating design Maintenance-free operation and elimination of expensive greasing systems Low friction Extends operating life and increases efficiency Temperature and chemical resistance Compatible with a wide range of lubricants and withstands temperatures from cryogenic level

• Operating Temperature: 550 F
• Self-lubricating: Self-lubricating / Oil Impregnated