Turcite

Turcite is an internally lubricated, acetal-based material (with properties similar to those of Delrin AF) designed for applications with demanding wear and friction requirements. Turcite creates little friction, is heat and chemical resistant, and exhibits excellent wear characteristics. With its low water absorption, parts made from Turcite retain their integrity throughout their life span.

Turcite is a self-lubricating thermoplastic bearing material manufactured by American Variseal Bearings (formerly Shamban Polymer Technologies) Group. These materials are cost effective, chemically resistant, wear resistant, and are well suited to a wide range of temperatures. Turcite A and Turcite X are acetal-based materials and their properties and applications can be compared to those of more well-known Delrin AF . Turcite materials are available in rod form only.

Turcite is PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) resins with added fillers such as bronze, that are extruded into solid billets as opposed to compression molding. Billets are then skived to a nominal thickness in 24" wide rolls, with lengths varying depending on thickness. One side or both sides are etched depending on application to accept the adhesive.

Turcite-B Slydway is a high performance thermoplastic material for use on linear bearing application as found on the guideways of machine tools and other linear bearing applications.

Application

Slydway can be used in a wide variety of applications.

The application examples show forms of sliding slydways coated with Turcite already in use in in the machine tool industry. Slydway is also applicable to other heavy duty linear bearings in the construction or civil engineering markets including bridge supports, skids, pipe or cable expansion supports, telescopic arms or any other linear application.

Slydway is normally bonded to the moving surface only of a linear bearing application. It is subsequently finish machined by milling, grinding and/or scraping to provide a suitable counterface to the cast iron, steel or other static face.

Key Properties

Self-lubricating

No stick-slip

Heat, wear and chemical resistant

Long service life

Standard Shapes and Forms

The range of sizes and shapes are grade specific, please contact us for more information.

Grades and Colors

Turcite A ( also known as Turcite TA )

Turcite A is designed for moderate to heavy loads at moderate speeds. It performs well under vibratory and dynamic loading and is easily machined. Turcite A has an outstanding service life, a continuous maximum service temperature of 180° F and higher wear-resistance than Turcite X. Color is blue and it is available in rod only.

Turcite TX ( also known as Turcite X )

Turcite X was engineered low load, high speed applications. Is has a long service life and an exceptionally low coefficient of friction. Minimal hygroscopic characteristics and low thermal expansion properties make Turcite X a structurally stable material. It has a continuous maximum service temperature of 180° F but lower wear-resistance than Turcite A. Color is red and it is available in rod only.

Turcite-B Slydway

Turcite-B Slydway is a low friction linear bearing strip material for use, primarily, on the ways and gibs of machine tools. It provides low friction, stick-slip free operation, long life and minimum wear. Turcite-B Slydway is applied using a two part epoxy resin after cleaning and degreasing the bare metal surface thoroughly. Turcite-B Slydway is dimensionally stable, maintenance free and can be operated with or without lubrication.