The use of thermoplastic compounds for friction bearings is old hat. Materials with specially modified tribological properties have already been performing good service in a wide range of applications for many years, such as in the automotive and engi-neering sectors. The infinite number of different options for combining thermoplastics and additives means that new and even more powerful materials are constantly becoming available.
A recent development has been the increased use of additives based on ceramics. By selectively combining several additives, employing nano-materials and adapting manufacturing processes, Lehmann&Voss&Co. is now offering new and innovative LUVOCOM® compounds that are capable of further decreasing wear levels in friction bearings.
LUVOCOM® materials are characterized by the fact that users do not have to select from an existing range. Close cooperation between customers and the LUVOCOM® development engineers leads to tailor-made materials that can also be produced in small quantities.