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CDS Bearings+Seals

CDS bearing materials are rigid polymer composites that have solid friction modifier encapsulated within matrix. Normal wear at the bearing surface continually exposes new lubricated surfaces, so CDS bearing materials are able to remain self-lubricating throughout its bearing life.

CDS bearing materials have fuelled growth of applications throughout all sectors of industry, providing many advantages over metallic bearings. There are currently many grades, each with its own particular chemical and physical properties designed to suit specific requirements.
The followings are just a few of the advantages they have to offer over traditional bearing materials:

Low coefficient of friction
CDS materials show outstanding dynamic frictional properties. This allows for higher combinations of loads and speeds.
High resistance to wear
CDS materials provide good wear resistance, resulting in many times longer service life when compared with bronze. It is also less affected by poor lubrication and dirty conditions.
Excellent resilience
Excellent capability to absorb high loading and impact
Low or free maintenance
High load-carrying capacity
CDS bearing materials have a greater load-carrying capacity than many other types in common uses. This is largely due to their high compressive strength derived from the orientation and nature of the reinforcements.
Excellent abrasion resistance
CDS materials can be used in environments where abrasive particles are present.
Accept misalignment
Good chemical resistance
Noise and vibration suppressing characteristics
Reduced wear of mating surface
Light weight
Light weight (as much as 5 to 6 times lighter than steel) translates into less energy consumption and has a cascading effect which reduce weight, wear, cost, etc. of other components in a system.
Good dimensional stability
Freedom from interface welding
Design flexibility
CDS materials, unlike metals, can be tailored to give exacting performance characteristics.



	CDS bearing materials are rigid polymer composites that have solid friction modifier encapsulated within matrix. Normal wear at the bearing surface continually exposes new lubricated surfaces, so CDS bearing materials are able to remain self-lubricating throughout its bearing life. CDS bearing materials have fuelled growth of applications throughout all sectors of industry, providing many advantages over metallic bearings. There are currently many grades, each with its own particular chemical and physical properties designed to suit specific requirements. The followings are just a few of the advantages they have to offer over traditional bearing materials: Low coefficient of friction CDS materials show outstanding dynamic frictional properties. This allows for higher combinations of loads and speeds. High resistance to wear CDS materials provide good wear resistance, resulting in many times longer service life when compared with bronze. It is also less affected by poor lubrication and dirty conditions. Excellent resilience Excellent capability to absorb high loading and impact Low or free maintenance High load-carrying capacity CDS bearing materials have a greater load-carrying capacity than many other types in common uses. This is largely due to their high compressive strength derived from the orientation and nature of the reinforcements. Excellent abrasion resistance CDS materials can be used in environments where abrasive particles are present. Accept misalignment Good chemical resistance Noise and vibration suppressing characteristics Reduced wear of mating surface Light weight Light weight (as much as 5 to 6 times lighter than steel) translates into less energy consumption and has a cascading effect which reduce weight, wear, cost, etc. of other components in a system. Good dimensional stability Freedom from interface welding Design flexibility CDS materials, unlike metals, can be tailored to give exacting performance characteristics.