Creating Durable Thrust Bearing Systems
The efficiency of thrust bearings and washers in automobile transmissions depends on a wide range of performance and design aspects. Metal needle roller bearings present major drawbacks in design because of their heavy nature and dimensional inefficiency. Manufacturers require superior materials to produce reliable and durable thrust bearings and washers.
Syensqo offers an industry-proven portfolio of polymer solutions for thrust bearings and washers. Because thermoplastic thrust bearings demonstrate high-performance qualities, manufacturers rely on our materials for thrust bearings with enhanced lubrication, temperature management, wear-resistance, and more.
Specialty Polymer Solutions for Thrust Bearings
Continuous use and harsh performance conditions lead to deteriorated and non-functional thrust bearings. To optimize thrust-bearing performance, manufacturers use the products in Syensqo’s portfolio to avoid common issues like wear damage. Syensqo supplies outstanding polymer solutions such as KetaSpire® PEEK and Torlon® PAI for better thrust bearings.
Meeting the Diverse Needs of Thrust Bearings
From fatigue resistance to excellent dimensional stability, thrust bearings must demonstrate exemplary performance and mechanical qualities throughout their lifespans. Manufacturers trust Syensqo’s specialty polymers to address the complex needs of thrust washers used in Automatic Transmissions (ATs), Double Clutch Transmissions (DCTs), hybrid transmissions, and torque converters.
Needle Bearing
Replacing metal needle bearings with plastic thrust washers leads to more efficient transmission systems due to lightweighting capable through the use of thinner plastic washers. KetaSpire® PEEK reduces the thickness of the transmission needle bearings and allows manufacturers to achieve excellent friction and wear performance.
Thrust Washers
Thrust washers are essential components used in thrust bearings in AT, DCT, and hybrid transmissions. To replace these conventional metal applications and maintain optimal performance, manufacturers turn to Torlon® PAI for its high precision, lightweight, creep resistance, compressive strength, and low dimensional tolerance.
Torque Converters
With a wide range of performance requirements, torque converters are complex components in transmissions. Torlon® PAI polymers are optimal for metal replacement in torque converters because they grant limited friction loss, low-pressure during high velocity, weight reduction, and cost savings.
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