Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Americas HiMod® Advanced Composite Bearings

Manufactured using Trelleborg’s patented Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) technology, a robotic fabrication method for thermoset and thermoplastic composites. AFP technology creates high-quality, consistent and repeatable parts using a heating system to bond composite layers to one another. AFP technology is used to manufacture HiMod® Advanced Composite Bearings that are often used as plain bearings, wear rings and bushings in a wide range of industries. Unlike other non-metal bearings, these do not crack or swell in extreme conditions making them a reliable choice for a wide range of applications. These unique bearings can operate from an extremely low temperate of -156 OC to +274 OC / -250 OF to +525 OF and are capable of continuous service even when wet, with nearly zero water absorption. Available in two versions: HiMod® Advanced Composite Bearing – continuous carbon fiber PEEK composite HiMod® Advanced Composite Bearing Plus – enhanced dual-layer bearing with a low friction modified PEEK liner, bonded to continuous carbon fiber PEEK composite backing Applications Petrochemical pump wear rings Oil & Gas swivel joint back-up rings Aerospace landing gear high-load bearings Aerospace hydraulic actuator housings Industrial heavy truck high-load bearings Material Benefits: Will not seize or gall Allows tight tolerances when mating components Can withstand short-term dry running ware Lightweight with high specification strength Nearly zero CTE with traditional layup Higher CTE available High chemical resistance Nearly zero water absorbance Up to 50% less friction with HiMod® Advanced Composite Bearing Plus