Pioneer trading corporation manufactures ptfe wear strips to be used as guide for metallic pistons and rods in hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. The ptfe wear strips are available with salient features like high load bearing capability; break away and ยต = 0.5 dynamic friction; no stick-slip even when operating under heavy loads and low linear velocities; self lubricating, sliding metallic interfaces do not make contact. The advantages of the ptfe wear strips are materials for piston, cylinder rod and rod guide selected from wide range of materials; more play between diameters; wiper action of wear strip will catch contaminants on top surface and therefore prevent damage to sealing and contact areas in dirty environment; there is no danger of hydrodynamic pressure build-up if wear strips are correctly designed and installed; this unique feature obviates expensive machining of spiral flutes or drilling longitudinal holes to relieve drag pressure and pressure waves caused by shock loads and wear strips damp the vibrations before reaching sealing area thus reducing danger of seal destruction. The company can make-up the width, length and thickness of the tape bearing for individual application.
