General Info
LubX® C is proven to reduce the coefficient of friction up to 75% and eliminates slip-stick in tight curve tracks. Conveying systems equipped with LubX® C require considerably less energy even when running at higher speeds. Designed specifically for conveying and material handling applications, LubX® C is formulated with a proprietary blend of dry-running lubricants.
COEFFICIENT OF SLIDING FRICTION COMPARISON
LUBX® C VS UHMW-PE
AGAINST COMMON CHAIN MATERIAL TYPES | UNDER DRY RUNNING CONDITIONS
About the Test: Röchling Engineering Plastics utilized tribological systems to maximize performance in the development of LubX® C. Great care was taken not only to minimize the coefficient of friction of the sliding materials but also to consider the tribological system of the sliding partners in an integrated manner. The individual motion and transport segments of different conveying systems were analyzed, and the relative movements of the elements and the frictional forces arising at the points of contact were examined. These frictional forces have a decisive impact on the performance of the conveying system.
Key Properties
- Reduced Friction
- 75% Lower Friction than UHMW in Tribological Dry Friction Tests Against Acetal Chain
- 60% Lower Friction than UHMW in Tribological Dry Friction Tests Against Steel Chain
- 47% Lower Friction than UHMW in Tribological Dry Friction Tests Against PET Chain
- Designed for Dry Running Conditions
- FDA Compliant
- Energy Saving
- Noise Reduction
- Longer Wear Life
- Eliminates Slip Stick Effect (Back-Sliding)
Limitations
- High Heat Environments
- High Loads
- Subject to Creep, Cold Flow
- Thermal Expansion
- Tight Tolerance Applications
Applications
- Bearing Blocks
- Bushings and Bearings
- Chain Guides
- Conveyor Belt Guides
- Conveyor Guide Rails
- Conveyor Wear Components
- Corner Tracks (Curves)
- Gears
- Lane Dividers
- Returns
- Rollers
- Sprockets
- Wear Strip
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
Sheet*
Thickness .031” to 8.000”
Width & Length 48.000” x 96.000”
Width & Length 48.000” x 120.000”
Thickness .375” to 4.000”
Width & Length 48.000” x 144.000”
Width & Length 48.000” x 240.000”
Width & Length 60.000” x 96.000”
Width & Length 60.000” x 120.000”
Width & Length 96.000” x 80.000”
Width & Length 96.000” x 120.000”
Width & Length 96.000” x 240.000”
Rod*
Diameters .250” to 12.000”
Tube*
OD Outside Diameter 2.000” to 9.375”
ID Inside Diameter Various Sizes Available
Profiles*
Standard & Custom Available
(*) Minimums may apply for some Polystone® M formulations depending on grade & shape size required.
Boedeker offers cut to size service on all in-stock items and same day shipping. If you don’t see the size your looking for contact us for alternative options.
