Automotive Applications Filled Bearings

Sheetmetal stamping - automation

BEARING TYPE:

MicroPoly gear lubrication - rack & pinion

CONDITIONS:

Sheetmetal was moved from one position to another using a rack & pinion type loading system. Liquid lubrication could not be used because the sheetmetal was subsequently painted, and contamination from lubricants was not permitted. Rack & pinion life was about 2 months, causing an expensive repair and substantial downtime.

RESULTS:

A MicroPoly gear was manufactured from a 3.3"