In the 1960's Glacier Metal of UK invented the steel-backed, sintered-bronze PTFE & lead lined bearing-DUŅ. Like DUŅ the LuBo LB is also used in dry or semi-lubricated environments. It can substitute for conventional bearings where it is desired to save space, to provide for a maintenance-free bearing, and to provide superior shock and impact load resistance.   Structure of LB Series  Press fit method for Bushing     Features Maintains a low coefficient of friction (m :0.04~0.18) and usable without lubrication at high load, slow speed operations with excellent wear resistance. Wide applicable temperature range from - 319 ° F to 518° F. (-195° C to +270° C) Satisfactory with rotating, oscillating and axial sliding motions with excellent dimensional stability. Excellent resistance against almost any chemical attack. Thin wall thickness and lightweight construction enabled compact design. Similar static and dynamic friction with elimination of stick-slip under very low sliding speed, and is relatively inexpensive.                                            Friction Characteristics      NUMEROUS APPLICATIONS      IN MANY DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES Transportation Automobiles: Suspension, Steering, Brake, Clutch, Transmission, etc. Railroad Car: Side thrust absorber, Automatic doors, etc.Ships: Steering linkages, Hatch cover, Pulley block, etc.Aircraft: Control linkage, Shock absorber, Actuators, Valve, Winch, etc.Other: Conveyors, Automotive Assembly line, Coating line, Ski lift, Winches, Parking lot, Stage sets. Electric Appliances Recorders(Paper feeder), copiers, Computer MT, VCR, Capstan bearing, Movie projectors, Zoom lens controller, Satellite Antenna, Flow meter, Sorting-machine, Solenoid, Switch, Revolving dryers, Laundry press, Door caster. Kneaders, Washing Machine, Coil winder, Limit switch, etc. Hydraulic Systems Rotary actuator, Gear pump, Cylinders, shock absorber, Lucas Hydraulic pump (Valve Mechanism), Motor cycles Boiler water pump, Nitrogen pump, Gas meter, etc. Printing, Food Processing Offset printer, Gravure printer, Mail printer, Automatic ticket vender, Automatic book binder, Bottle machine, Bottle washer, Automatic bag maker, Dairy processors, cigarette rollers, Meat choppers, Skinning machine, Mixer, etc. Textile Industry Spinning frames, Yarn twister, Bobinoirs, Jetlooms, Sheet rollers, Winders, Pot sizing machines, Textile machines, etc.