New Group of Self‐lubricating Materials

Abstract

A NEW group of high‐temperature, rigid self‐lubricating materials based on solid lubricant fillers and low shear, thermally conductive metal fillers dispersed in a polyimide matrix have been announced by the Bemol Co. of America. They are designated “Feuralon”, and their development has been stimulated by the need to fill the gap between PTFE and the relatively high friction, hot‐pressed and sintered metal lubricant‐impregnated components. “Feuralon” is said to provide an attractive bearing material for many lower‐temperature, non‐exotic applications where high speeds, high loads and dimensional stability are design factors.

Citation

(1968), "New Group of Self‐lubricating Materials", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 20 No. 11, pp. 378-378. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb052878