Materials
Engineered for Demanding Applications
Premium materials with performance you can rely on. Today the
cylinders are expected to work with high speed, high forces
without any problems during the application. Operating
temperature, sliding speed, media and the operating forces of
the system are important factors in choosing the guide element
to achieve these expectations.
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Elastomers
Used in critical environments where extreme temperatures, chemicals, or
abrasives are present.
NBR
General purpose nitrile rubber
HNBR
High-temp nitrile rubber
FKM (Viton®, Fluorel®)
For extreme temperatures/aggressive fluids
FFKM
Extreme condition elastomer
EPDM
Suitable for phosphate ester fluids
XNBR
Wear-resistant nitrile rubber
VMQ
Fluorosilicone for enhanced chemical resistance
FEPM (Aflas®)
For aggressive fluid environments
Thermoplastics
Internally specified and engineered for consistent performance and durability.
POM
For bearing and anti-extrusion elements
PA Nylon
Used in bearings and anti-extrusion elements
UHMW
For poor surface finishes and high wear resistance
PPS (Ryton®)
For high-temp bearing elements
PEEK
High-strength, high-temp components
Polyurethane/Polyester
Hythane® materials for global sealing applications.
EU
Polyether-based polyurethane
AU
Polyester-based polyurethane
HPU
Hydrolysis-resistant polyurethane
TPE
Thermoplastic polyester elastomer
Composite Bearings
Synthetic blends with built-in lubricants.
R1
Thermosetting polyester resin
PTFE (Armorlene® Series)
Armorlene®
Linked in the PTFE section.