From bushings and wear pads to outrigger systems and structural glazing, performance plastics handle the punishing loads and harsh environments of heavy equipment — while dramatically reducing weight, maintenance costs, and environmental impact compared to traditional metal components.
Applications
- Bushings and bearings
- Wear pads
- Sheaves
- Guides for electrical and hydraulic lines
- Rollers
- Liners
- Chutes
- Seals
- Outrigger pads
- Slide bars/cam actuators
- Cushion pads (pile-driving equipment)
- Guards and fenders
- Glazing (windows)
- Grating
- Stairs
Advantages May Include
- Lightweight
- Corrosion resistant
- Low friction
- High wear resistant
- High impact resistant
- No external lubrication required
- Reduced wear on mating parts
- Ease of installation and assembly
- Low conductivity, thermally and electrically
- High strength
- Dimensional stability
- Wide service temperature range
- Reduced maintenance cost
Materials
- Acrylic (PMMA)
- Fiberglass Reinforced Polymers (FRP)
- High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- Nylon (PA)
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Polyethyleneterepthalate (PET)
- Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE)
Sustainability Advantages of Performance Plastics
Heavy-duty trucks make up the second largest vehicle segment and produce around 20% of the greenhouse gas emissions in America. Performance plastics, which are 1/7 the weight of steel, can significantly lighten the load and help meet fuel efficiency goals, which will:
- Reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 11 billion metric tons
- Save $170 billion in fuel costs
- Reduce oil consumption by 2 billion barrels over the lifespan of the vehicles sold
- Provide $230 billion in societal net benefits
- Increase climate quality and improve health
Truck liners made from performance plastics can withstand significantly greater wear than traditional metals — making them an ideal long-term replacement in demanding haulage environments.
Outrigger pads made from performance plastics are 1/7th the weight of steel, yet deliver extraordinary load-bearing capacity — making them safe, portable, and practical on any job site.
Thermoplastic parts offer exceptional weight savings versus traditional materials, directly translating to higher fuel or battery efficiency and reduced maintenance costs.
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