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Feroglide
Feroglide bearings consist of a woven PTFE fabric with strengthening fibres applied to a metal backing.
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Feroglide
Feroglide bearings consist of a woven PTFE fabric with strengthening fibres applied to a metal backing.
FEROGLIDE
Woven PTFE bearings
Feroglide bearings are typically used in valves, hydropower equipment, lifting equipment and many other applications. Valve manufacturers value the Feroglide stainless steel and Inconel 625 grades due to their high load-carrying capability and chemical resistance.
Feroglide at a glance
Feroglide PTFE bearings are supplied with a range of metal backings. These include Inconel, stainless steel, carbon steel, and bronze. Feroglide bearings are supplied as coiled bearings, thrust washers, and solid cylindrical bearings.
- Self-lubricating and operate without external lubrication
- Can operate at temperatures beyond the range of most lubricants -150C to +300C
- Composite in nature and do not have the cold flow tendencies of solid and filled PTFE resins
- Strong and can carry loads up to 420 N/mm2 for stainless steel and Inconel
- Good dimensional stability and the capacity to be formed to close tolerances
- Free from stick-slip, giving easy movement and operation.
- Corrosion resistant so can be used with aggressive liquids such as seawater, gasoline, acids, detergent solutions, hydraulic oils, ammonium hydroxide, and oils
- High wear resistance giving long life.
