Feroglide

Feroglide consists of a woven PTFE fabric with strengthened fibres in a range of metal backings which include inconel, stainless steel, carbon steel, and bronze.

Applications of use include

  • Valves
  • Hydro power equipment
  • Lifting equipment

Key features include

  • Self lubricating
  • Operate without external lubrication
  • No ‘stick slip’
  • Easy movement and operation
  • Do not have the cold flow tendencies of solid and filled PTFE resins
  • High wear resistance
  • Operate at temperatures beyond 150 °C to +300 °C
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Can be used with sea water, gasoline, acids, detergent solutions, hydraulic oils, ammonium hydroxide and oils
  • Carry loads up to 420 N/mm2 for stainless steel and Inconel®