VESCONITE AUTOMOTIVE
Vesconite is a high-performance engineering plastic that is widely used in the automotive industry for various applications, such as engines, transmissions, brakes, steering systems, etc. Vesconite can withstand high temperatures, loads, speeds, and vibrations and provide smooth and safe operation.
Some of the benefits of using Vesconite in automotive are:
- Vesconite has a high thermal resistance and can operate in temperatures up to 120°C
- Vesconite has a high fatigue resistance and can endure repeated stress cycles.
- Vesconite has a low friction coefficient and can reduce noise and vibration.
- Vesconite has a good chemical resistance and can resist oils, greases, fuels, etc.
- Vesconite has a low weight and can reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
Some of the applications of Vesconite in automotive are:
- Vesconite piston rings and cylinder liners for engines, such as diesel engines, petrol engines, etc.
- Vesconite bearings and bushings for transmissions, such as manual transmissions, automatic transmissions, etc.
Vesconite brake pads and discs for brakes, such as disc brakes, drum brakes, etc.
Vesconite pulleys and couplings for steering systems, such as power steering, rack-and-pinion steering,
etc.
COMMON AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS
VESCONITE AUTOMOTIVE RESOURCES
KEY FEATURES
- Vesconite or Vesconite Hilube do not need to be greased and operate quietly with less wear.
- Vescoflex, an advanced elastomer, can replace rubber and polyurethane, while Vesconite and Vesconite Hilube are suitable for rotating, oscillating, and linear motion applications.
- Available as rods and hollow bars for DIY machining.
- Ready-to-fit shackle bushes are in stock for various Toyota, Isuzu, Nissan, Ford, Mitsubishi, and Mazda 4x4s and 4x2s.
MATERIAL COMPARISON
Truck and trailer suspension systems often require bronze bushings for their operation. These bushings require regular maintenance and greasing and are prone to wear especially in wet or dirty conditions. Self-lubricating Vesconite eliminates the need for continual greasing and at the same time increases bearing life. Vesconite is tough and strong and can take the pounding that occurs on a suspension system.
Other advantages that Vesconite gives are that operation is quiet, axles maintain correct alignment as bush wear is reduced and that there is no axle walkout damaging tyres.
About PlastoGlide
CIP Composites is our flagship thermopolymer, designed for particularly difficult operating environments. Vesconite Hilube is specifically recommended for moist and underwater applications.