Application Description
Composite idler gear for a digitally-intelligent copier.
Benefits Gained
Manufacturer was able to use a cost-effective part to provide durability and dependability along with the advanced capabilities of its copier.
Materials Selected and Why
Vespel® polyimide resin was chosen for the hub bushings because it provides non-melting, ultra-high temperature resistance and dimensional stability. In addition, parts of Vespel® offer excellent wear resistance and a low coefficient of friction, providing long, reliable life without lubrication.
Minlon® polyimide resin was chosen for the hub bushings because it provides non-melting, ultra-high temperature resistance and dimensional stability. In addition, parts of Vespel® offer excellent wear resistance and a low coefficient of friction, providing long, reliable life without lubrication.
Combined, hub bushings of Vespel® and Minlon® breeze through exposure to heat in the copier’s fixing area with no significant creep or wear at axis contact points.
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