TEX-MAS®
Solid Bronze Bushing with glued in PTFE fabric on the sliding layer, also available in stainless steel, Maintenance-free
Technical Detail
Specific load capacity static
≤420 [N/mm2]
to - [N/mm2]
Specific load capacity dynamic
≤180 [N/mm2]
to- [N/mm2]
Sliding speed
≤0,16 [m/s]
Friction value
0,03 [µ]
to
0,07 [µ]
Temperature strain
-50 [°C]
to
+150 [°C]
(shortly up to +180) [°C]
- [N/mm2]
MATERIALS
Support material
Bronze or Stainless Steel
-
Intermediate layer
- [N/mm2]
Sliding Layer
PTFE Fibre Fabric [N/mm2]
Standard bronze alloy CuSn12, but other alloys are also available depending on application Standard stainless steel SS304, but other alloys are also available depending on application
TOLERANCE DETAILS
Housing Ø
H7
Bushing inner-Ø after mounting
H8
Shaft tolerance
depending on the application [N/mm2]
SHAFT MATERIAL
Hardened steel, chrome-plates materials 45-50 HRC, surface finish <0.8 Ra
PROPERTIES
TEX-MAS® has very good sliding abilities with a low friction value. No stick-slip effect and no moisture expansion. very good wear resistance.
RANGE OF APPLICATION
Hydro turbines, butterfly valves, paper industry
MAINTENANCE
TEX-MAS® is a maintenance-free material, lubrication is not necessary.
MOUNTING ADVISE
Housing – Ø: Mounting bevel, min. 1,5 mm x 15-45°
Force fitting mandrel: The application of an adequate force fitting mandrel is advisable.
CAPTION
Materials
Support material Bronze or Stainless Steel
Sliding layer PTFE Fibre Fabric
Standard bronze alloy CuSn12, but other alloys are also available depending on application
Standard stainless steel SS304, but other alloys are also available depending on application