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LubX®: Low friction plastics - sliding materials
LubX®: Advanced Sliding Materials for Optimal Conveyor System Performance
Conveyor systems across diverse industries encounter a wide range of loads and environmental conditions, which significantly impact the friction and wear performance of materials. In 2012, Roechling's introduction of LubX® revolutionized the field of sliding materials by being the first to consider the real-world interaction between sliding partners during material development.
LubX® C and LubX® CV are carefully engineered sliding plastics, each designed to deliver outstanding friction-reducing properties for specific sliding systems and environmental conditions. To achieve this, we conducted extensive tribological testing under various conditions and verified our results in collaboration with leading plastics and conveyor technology labs after rigorous in-house testing.
Our sliding materials have been used in conveyor systems all over the world for decades. What we know: Every system has different requirements for the sliding materials used. The information in the table is an initial guide, but on no account can itreplace expert advice on selecting the right sliding material for your conveyor system.
The performance and service life of sliding materials for conveyor systems is determined by various influencing factors. These have to be taken into account for the selection. For instance:
- Mating surfaces
- Mechanical load
- Design requirements
- Dimensions and tolerances
We would be happy to assist you in selecting the best sliding material for your application. Just use our contact form at the bottom of the page and drop us a note.
Why is it so important to consult us regarding the proper choice of sliding material?
There is no typical material characteristic value for the friction and wear of a material. The selection is about the "system properties", i.e. the analysis of further influencing variables and parameters from the individual application. The tribological system (Tribosystem for short) was introduced for this purpose. In addition to the two friction partners, it also comprises further influencing variables such as the intermediate material, the ambient medium and the ambient conditions present, such as the movement sequence, the length of time, the pressure and the temperature in addition to the conveying velocity and the layout of the conveyor system. A suitable sliding material for an application can only be selected if all parameters have been systematically considered. (See: Czichos, Habig (2015), p. 14, Tribology Manual, 4th Edition, Springer-Verlag, Wiesbaden)
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Tribological system: Different parameters have to be considered in selecting the right sliding plastics for your application
