Turcite is a high-performance thermoplastic material for use on linear bearing application as found on the guideways of machine tools and other linear bearing applications. Guideways on machine tools ensure the exact direction of motion of components such as slides, sleeves, quills, plungers, etc. At the same time, guideways must bear the weight of the guided components and workpieces and absorb the machining forces without deformation. This places critical demands on the machine tool guideways
– low friction without stick-slip as a precondition for positional accuracy at differing
velocities
– high positional accuracy and repeatability of the working movements
– high performance over many years
– low production costs
– low wear, even in the event of poor or failed lubrication
– backlash-free or minimum backlash for high repeatability even under load
Turcite has been well proven in India for many years in many sectors of machine tools and other heavy-duty engineering industries.
Design & Application
Trueslide® Slide Way Physical & Mechanical Properties
Only one side is chemically treated for applying adhesive. Colour of the treated surface is dark brown Colour of the non-treated surface is green which is sliding surface
Water absorption: < 0.01 %
Linear coefficient of expansion: 6 x 10-5 1/K
Thermal conductivity at 20 Deg C: 0.8 W/m • K
Max. pressure load for 1% deformation: 930 N/cm2
Hardness: 60 Shore D
Modulus of elasticity at 40°C: 1,000 N/mm2
Trueslide® Slide Way has a very good chemical resistance and is resistant to coolants, clear coolants and lubricants.
Storage instructions
Trueslide® Slide Way should be stored at room temperature and in dry environments protected from light. The shelf life is limited and depends on the storing conditions
Features
It provides low friction, stick-slip free operation, long life and minimum wear. Its main features are Self-lubricating, Maintenance-free, long-wearing bearings, Low cost, High chemical resistance, Moisture resistant, Always oven annealed for stress-relief and well
suited to a wide range of temperatures.
Application Area
Trueslide® Slide Way is a low friction linear bearing strip material for use, primarily, on the ways and gibs of machine tools. Now a days widely using in Bearings, Rollers, Bushings, Guides, Sleeves, Thrust washers, Valve seats, Gears, Liners, Wear surfaces, Seals, Insulators & Cams.
Results
Trueslide® Slide Way increases accuracy, reduces damage caused by mechanical breakdowns and lubrication failures, saves energy, and improves stick slip performance extends the life of mechanical components.
Manufacturing Process
Trueslide® Slide Way is PTFE (PolyTetraFluoroEthylene) resins and added fillers ofBronze that are extruded into solid billets, as opposed to compression molding. Billets are then skived to a nominal thickness in 12˝(305mm) wide rolls.
Direction of Installation
Select required thickness
Cut The Trueslide® Slide Way to required length and width.
Remove the existing Trueslide® Slide Way if applicable
Strip the surface with an industrial stripper
Use 3M Two-part Epoxy or Araldite or equivalent bonding agent.
Mix the bonding agent according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Evenly apply the bonding agent to the bottom (rough side) of the Trueslide.
Evenly apply the bonding agent to the way surface.
Position the Trueslide® Slide Way correctly with the surface.
Put equal sized foam board sheet on pasted Trueslide® Slide Way.
Then put equal sized steel plate on foam board sheet, and clamp it.
Hold it for 6 hours minimum. (Refer mfgs spec.)
Machine the new Trueslide® Slide Way to the work order specifications.
Trueslide® Slide Way Available Sizes
