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Low coeficient of friction plastic

Low coeficient of friction plastic

Low coeficient of friction plastic

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I require a plastic with a low coeficient of friction which I can use as a wear strip underneath a rubber belt conveyer that will not build up too much heat. The rubber belt moves at 0,5m/s.

RE: Low coeficient of friction plastic

PTFE is the natural choice (often known as Teflon although that's confusing as there is more than polymer marketed under that name).

For a place to get adhesive PTFE tape look here:

http://www.cshyde.com/Fat%20PTFE%20Tape.htm

They have more or less everything you could need and can advise you as well.

RE: Low coeficient of friction plastic

Depending on the load and speed, sliders under conveyor belts are frequently make from High Density PolyEthylene.  It is alot cheaper and easier to manufacture than Teflon.

RE: Low coeficient of friction plastic

You can get HPDE tape and also, even better performance from UHMWPE from the link I mentioned above.

RE: Low coeficient of friction plastic

The best choise will depend on how many you intend to make and what manufavturing processes are most economical for you.

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