Vesconite Bearings Component
Vesconite
Hard-wearing, internally lubricated thermopolymer bushing material stated to give up to 10 times the life of bronze or nylon bushings.
Description
Vesconite is a specialised, hard-wearing thermopolymer for challenging operating conditions. The company says it gives up to 10 times the life of traditional bronze or nylon bushings. Because it is internally lubricated, most applications need no extra greasing, which suits outdoor and oscillating uses.
Key features
- Internally lubricated; most applications need no greasing
- In in-house tests, ungreased Vesconite outlasted greased bronze
- 35% less wear than phosphor bronze in one independent test
- Free of PFAS, including PTFE, since its development in 1969
- Dry coefficient of friction on stainless steel of 0.12 – 0.15
Applications
Bushings and wear parts that would otherwise use bronze or nylon, including on-board machinery and deck equipment exposed to water and weather.
Specifications
| Coefficient of friction (dry on stainless steel) | 0.12 – 0.15 |
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