NORGLIDE® SMTL is a composite material of compounded PTFE, bronze stretched metal and steel backing. In contrast to NORGLIDE® SM, the bronze stretched metal in NORGLIDE® SMTL is separately precompressed and the PTFE compound tape is thinner, which improves load capabilities while reducing tolerance compensation compared to NORGLIDE® SM. Bearings of 0.75 mm of wall thickness or bigger can be produced with an interference fit in the housing. Various methods are available to protect the steel shell from corrosion.
These bearings can also be designed without play. Bearings of 1 mm of wall thickness or greater can be produced with an interference fit in the housing. Various methods are available to protect the steel shell from corrosion.
AvailabilityThe standard PTFE compound contains either EKONOL® graphite or carbon and graphite. Special PTFE compounds are available on request. Fabricated parts include die-cuts, rolled cylinders, flanged cylinders and deep-drawn bearings.
| Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics - Bearings and Tolerance Rings | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Plain Bearings and Sleeve Bearings |
| Product Number | NORGLIDE® SMTL100EG-3 |
| Product Name | PTFE Sliding Bearings |
| Bushing Type | Sleeve (optional feature); Flanged (optional feature) |
| Design Units | Inch (optional feature); Metric (optional feature) |
| Flange Thickness | 0.039 inch (1.00 mm) |
| Bearing Surface | Graphite / Metal Alloy; Plastic; (Lined Bearing Surface) |
