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Plastic bushings from ANKRO
High-quality custom plastic bushings for industrial applications
Plastic bushings are indispensable in numerous industrial applications thanks to their combination of strength, durability, and low friction. They are often used as bearing and guide solutions in mechanical systems where reliability and long service life are key. Looking for plastic bushings that are perfectly suited to your application? Then ANKRO is the right place for medium to very large series, fully customized!
Would you like to know more about plastic bushings?
Would you like to know more about plastic bushings?
Various types of plastic bushings
At ANKRO, we specialize in the production of plastic bushings for a wide range of technical applications, such as guidance, bearing, and distance determination. The choice of a specific plastic bushing depends on various factors, including load, wear, environmental influences, and desired dimensions. Some bushings are designed for low friction and smooth movement, while others offer extra strength or protection. Commonly used variants are:
- Plastic slide bushings: Used for smooth guidance and low friction in moving parts.
- Flange bushings: Equipped with a collar that provides extra positioning and axial locking.
- Plastic spacer bushings: Suitable for creating precise distances between components.
- Wear and guide bushings: Used to protect parts and extend the service life of machines.
Plastic bushings versus metal bushings
Compared to various types of metals, plastic bushings offer excellent technical advantages, particularly in applications where friction, wear, and maintenance play an important role. Thanks to their self-lubricating properties, plastic bushings can often be used without additional lubrication.
Unlike metal bushings, they are also resistant to corrosion and maintain their performance under a wide range of environmental conditions. In addition, plastic bushings dampen vibrations and noise, contributing to quieter and more efficient operation of machines and installations.
The best plastics for plastic bushings: from POM to PTFE
The choice of material is perhaps the most important decision when you need plastic bushings for your application. This choice has a major impact on the performance and service life of the product. Depending on the application, bushings must be resistant to wear, stress, temperature differences, and chemical influences.
The most commonly used material for plastic bushings is POM. Thanks to the properties of POM, including strength, dimensional stability, and low friction, this type of material is often used in mechanical engineering or the food industry.
We also manufacture plastic bushings from materials such as polyamide (PA), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polyethylene (PE). Each material offers specific advantages, and based on your application, we are happy to advise you on the most suitable plastic for optimal performance and a long service life.
Customization in the production of medium to large series of plastic bushings
With many years of experience in the production of plastic bushings, ANKRO provides custom solutions for medium to large series. We understand that every application has unique requirements in terms of material, dimensions, and finish. That is why we produce plastic bushings that are fully tailored to your specific wishes and technical specifications. ANKRO is your reliable partner in custom plastic solutions.
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