Is lubrication necessary for polymer bushings?
Is lubrication necessary for polymer bushings?
(OP)
Is it necessay to apply any lubricant to a steel shaft that runs in a polymer (plastic) bushing? If so what kind? Or should such components run "dry"?
For example, the steering components, i.e., tie rod ends, steering wheel shaft, plastic wheels, etc. used on go-karts, lawn mowers, utility carts, wagons, etc.
Thanks,
John
For example, the steering components, i.e., tie rod ends, steering wheel shaft, plastic wheels, etc. used on go-karts, lawn mowers, utility carts, wagons, etc.
Thanks,
John





RE: Is lubrication necessary for polymer bushings?
RE: Is lubrication necessary for polymer bushings?
and if they do recommend, ensure you clarify exactly what lubricants are compatible. the last thing you want to find is the lubricant you've used has dissolved much of your bushing away.
also, confirm suitable mating materials for your bushing. IGUS has an online catalog and bushing selector that will help. just do a quick search for them (and they're always good for free samples)
RE: Is lubrication necessary for polymer bushings?
http://www.igus.com/iglide.asp