Self-Lubricating Bearing Materials

TacBEAR self-lubricating PTFE bearing and bushing material is designed to provide a durable, low maintenance and cost effective alternative to its high-performance plastic counterpart.
TacBear’s unique self-lubricating material is constructed by coating one side of an aramid fabric with PTFE. The uncoated side is then bonded to a steel (or other metal) surface. The smooth PTFE surface with its anti-static properties facilitates an easy sliding, friction-resistant bearing or bushing. Additionally, the fabric component improves resistance to cold flow allowing for higher loads.
Taconic can also fusion bond PTFE fabrics and films (filled or unfilled) to a variety of flat sheet stock. Bushings or bearings can then be formed from the flat sheet stock.

← Filled flouropolymer or PTFE coated aramid fabric



← Metal Backing 
(Stainless steel, aluminum, etc.)

» Features: 
- Excellent self-lubrication properties
- Maintenance free
- Resistant to seawater, oil and chemicals
- High wear and friction resistance properties
- Lightweight and slim
- High performance in wide temperature range
- Lead free and no particles caused by copper sintered layer

» Applications:
- Automotive (Bushings for car door hinges, trunk lids, seats and wipers)
- Electronics (Bushings for office machines)
- Hydraulics (Cylindrical bushings for hydraulic machinery)
- Industrial machinery (thrust washers for conveyor belts)

TacBEAR Product Data