Copper-based inlaid graphite thrust washer

Copper base inlaid graphite thrust washer

Copper-based inlaid graphite thrust washers
The copper-based inlaid graphite thrust washers are high-performance solid-lubricated bearing components designed to withstand heavy loads, low speeds, high temperatures, and working conditions that are difficult to achieve with conventional lubrication. It combines the strength of copper alloys with the lubricating properties of graphite to provide stable performance in harsh working environments.

Main features and advantages
1. Material composition
The base of the copper-based inlaid graphite thrust washers is usually made of high-strength brass or bronze alloys to ensure sufficient mechanical strength and corrosion resistance. On this basis, graphite is inlaid as a solid lubricant to provide excellent lubrication. The low friction coefficient, excellent wear resistance and good self-lubricating properties of graphite enable the washers to effectively reduce friction and wear even without external lubrication.

2. Strong load-bearing capacity
The thrust washer has a high load-bearing capacity, can adapt to heavy-load conditions, and is suitable for various large-scale mechanical equipment. When it is subjected to high-pressure loads, it can effectively disperse the pressure, maintain stable operation, and extend the service life of the equipment.

3. High temperature resistance
The copper-based graphite thrust washers can still maintain stable performance in high temperature environments. Graphite has good high temperature resistance, which enables the washers to maintain excellent lubrication effects in high temperature conditions such as metallurgy and steel rolling, and will not cause lubrication failure due to high temperature.

4. Self-lubrication
The excellent self-lubricating properties of graphite enable thrust washers to effectively reduce friction and wear even in the absence of external lubrication, significantly extending their service life. This feature is particularly suitable for environments where it is difficult to provide external lubrication or where oil film cannot be formed.

5. Low noise
Due to its self-lubricating properties, copper-based graphite thrust washers have low friction noise during operation and are suitable for applications with high noise requirements. It reduces the contact of friction surfaces, thereby reducing noise pollution and improving the comfort of the working environment.

6. Strong corrosion resistance
Both the copper alloy matrix and graphite material have good corrosion resistance and can resist erosion by water, chemical media and other corrosive substances, and are suitable for water treatment, chemical equipment and other fields. Even in extreme environments, copper-based graphite thrust washers can maintain good performance.

7. Wide application
Copper-based graphite thrust washers are widely used in metallurgical continuous casting machines, train brackets, steel rolling equipment, mining machinery, ships, turbines, sluice gates and other industries, especially for mechanical equipment under high load, low speed, high temperature and corrosive environment. These washers can maintain long-term stable operation under extreme working conditions and are indispensable components in many heavy machinery and equipment.

Copper-based graphite thrust washers have become important components in many industrial equipment due to their excellent load-bearing capacity, high temperature resistance, good self-lubricating performance, low noise and excellent corrosion resistance. It is especially suitable for mechanical systems that require long-term stable operation under high load, low speed, high temperature and corrosive environment, and is one of the indispensable core components in modern industry.

Zhejiang Mingxu Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has been mainly engaged in copper alloy products for more than ten years. The company currently has a series of self-lubricating products including JTW/JTWN series copper-based graphite thrust washers, which are economical and durable and have received rave reviews. If you have any purchasing needs, please feel free to contact us: [email protected].