VESCONITE IN FORKLIFTS
Vesconite is a high-performance engineering plastic that is widely used in the forklift industry for various applications, such as mast bearings, chain rollers, tilt cylinders, etc.
Vesconite can reduce friction, wear, noise, and maintenance costs and increase the efficiency and lifespan of the equipment.
Some of the benefits of using Vesconite in forklift are:
- Vesconite has a low friction coefficient and can reduce energy consumption and heat generation
- Vesconite has a high wear resistance and can resist abrasion, erosion, and corrosion
- Vesconite has a good noise and vibration damping and can reduce noise pollution and fatigue
- Vesconite has a high dimensional stability and can maintain its shape and size in varying temperatures
- Vesconite has a long service life and can reduce maintenance and replacement costs
Some of the applications of Vesconite in forklift are:
- Vesconite mast bearings for supporting the mast and allowing smooth movement of the forks
- Vesconite chain rollers for guiding the chain and reducing friction and wear
- Vesconite tilt cylinders for tilting the mast and forks to adjust the load angle
- Vesconite bushings and bearings for other forklift components, such as steering systems, brake systems, etc.
COMMON FORKLIFTS APPLICATIONS
KEY FEATURES
- Vesconite bearings have an exceptionally high load capacity, increase shaft life, and are resistant to oils and fuels.
- Vesconite excels in dirty and wet environments, requires no lubrication, and is easy to fit and remove.
MATERIAL COMPARISON
Vesconite is known worldwide for it long wear life, whereas bronze and nylon bushings have higher wear rates and may cause damage to mating components.
Many competing products require grease. Since Vesconite forklift parts do not need greasing, this makes them particularly desirable in food processing environments.
Vesconite’s design team can custom make most forklift wear parts, even for discontinued forklifts with difficult to find parts.
There are many parts on a forklift which are part of the mechanisms for lifting and side shifting heavy loads. Vesconite no grease, high load strength and long life wear parts are the solution for these rugged applications.
COMMON APPLICATIONS
- Side shift pads
- Mast pivot bushings
- Steer axle articulation bushings
- Lever and pedal bushings
- King pin bushings
- Tilt cylinder bushings
- Gantry support bearings
About PlastoGlide
CIP Composites is our flagship thermopolymer, designed for particularly difficult operating environments. Vesconite Hilube is specifically recommended for moist and underwater applications.