General Info
BOETEK™ 131A Composite Bearing Material (textile and resin) with PTFE evenly dispersed throughout the resin system. It is enhanced for increased strength and reduced friction and wear. Available in sheet, tube and custom machined parts.
Ideal for bearing and wear applications that involve high loads and low speeds. Commonly used to replace brass and bronze.
Key Properties
- Self lubricating
- Low coefficient of friction
- High load capacity
- Excellent mechanical strength
- Low thermal expansion
- Chemically resistant
- Anisotropic Properties - Will Vary When Comparing Values Normal or Parallel to Laminate
- Compressive Strength, Breaking – ASTM D695 - Normal to Laminate = 50,000 PSI
- Compressive Strength, Breaking – ASTM D695 - Parallel to Laminate = 13,500 PSI
- CLTE Will Also Vary Based on Laminate Orientation – Contact Boedeker for Full Specifications
Limitations
- Not Intended for High Speed Bearing Applications, Ideal for High Load & Slow Rotating Speed
Applications
- Wear Rings
- Wind Power Yaw Claw Guide Band
Resin Trade Names
Manufacturer Trade Names
Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.
Available Sizes
Custom CNC Machined Parts
Sheet
Thickness .125 inch to 6.000 inch
Standard Widths 16.000 inch, 24.000 inch and 32.000 inch
Standard Lengths 24.000 inch, 36.000 inch, 48.000 inch and 50.000 inch
Tube
Maximum Outside Diameter 65.000 inch
Minimum Inside Diameter 0.500 inch
Standard Lengths 16.000 inch, 24.000 inch and 32.000 inch
Available Colors
- White w/pink hue & Custom Colors
