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Properties :: Sliding Properties
| Material |
Sliding Properties Rating |
Comments |
| PTFE
(Virgin) |
Excellent
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Lowest
co-efficient of friction
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| UHMWPE |
Excellent
|
Very
low co-efficient of friction
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| HMWPE |
Excellent
|
Very
low co-efficient of friction
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| HDPE |
Excellent
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Very
low co-efficient of friction
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| High
Perform. Mats |
Various
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| PETP |
Very
good
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Very
good creep resistance. PETP TX has a lower co-efficient of friction
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| Acetal |
Very
good
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Good
creep resistance
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| Nylon
66SA |
Very
good
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Other
nylons have a slightly higher co-efficient of friction
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| Polypropylene |
Good
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| PVC |
Moderate
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| Bakelite |
Moderate
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| Polyurethane |
Moderate
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| Acrylic |
Moderate
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| Polycarbonate |
Moderate
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Materials have
been colour-coded based on their maximum continuous operation temperature in
°C in air.
Coding is as follows:
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260
250
130
121
110
110
95
90
90
85 80
80
60
50
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For more details
see Min/Max Operating Temperature. For a detailed specification sheets on plastic materials, or more specific information on materials and their properties please contact us
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