BENEFITS IN COMPARISON


Benefits of Plastics vs Metal – General
• Low density & high specific strength
• Corrosion & chemical resistance
• Electrical & thermal insulation
• Easily shaped
• Colouring possible

Benefits of Plastics vs Metal – Bushes/Bearings & Gears
• No lubrication required
• Lower co-efficient of friction
• Wear life increased many time
• Reduced wear to counterface

BENEFITS IN PRICE

Please use price as guide only.

Benefits of Plastics vs Metal Lightweight – Wire Rope Sheaves
• Lightweight
• Corrosion resistance
• 2-3 times sheave wear life
• 2-6 times the rope life
Applications include mobile, tower & container cranes

APPLICATIONS WHERE NYLON REPLACES METAL


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