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Plastic materials for heavy equipment bearing and wear applications

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Chemical Resistance Chart
Engineering Materials
Line Card
Plastic Material Selection Guide

Also, visit our technical resources section 		Overview Curbell Plastics supplies a wide variety of plastic materials for use in:

  • Agriculture
  • Construction
  • Drilling
  • Highway maintenance
  • Fire fighting
  • Mining equipment

We recognize that heavy equipment must be built from the most robust engineering polymers so that it will stand up to the rigors of outdoor use in extreme operating environments.

Plastic materials offer a number of advantages for these machines including:

  • Superior wear resistance
  • Impact resistance
  • Durability

Plastic materials for heavy equipment bearing and wear applications
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Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Plastics
Chemical Resistance Chart

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  • Toughness and impact resistance
  • Wear and abrasion resistance
  • Ability to minimize wear on mating metal parts
  • Noise reduction
  • Importance of eliminating the need for lubrication
  • Weight reduction
  • Corrosion resistance

Plastic materials for heavy equipment bearing and wear applications
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HDPE Data Sheet
KYDEX® Data Sheet (Engineering)
Plexus® Structural Adhesives Selector Guide
Polycarbonate Data Sheet (Engineering)
UHMW-PE Data Sheet

Also, visit our technical resources section 		Typical Materials

Plastic materials for heavy equipment bearing and wear applications
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Engineering Materials
Line Card

Also, visit our technical resources section 		Typical Applications
  • Bearings
  • Bushings
  • Cushion pads for pile drivers
  • Gears
  • Interior components
  • Pulleys
  • Sheaves
  • Slide pads
  • Truck bed linings
  • Windows
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Please consult with a Curbell Plastics sales representative at 1-888-287-2355 to discuss specific plastic materials and applications for the
heavy equipment industry or complete our request for quote online form.