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Liner |
Approximate Physical Properties |
Characteristics |
Typical Applications |
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KAron B
High Load |
Density – 1.51 gm/cc Hardness Rockwell M 95 Thickness Range .005 - .060” (.127 – 1.5 mm) |
Dynamic Operating Pressures to 50,000 psi (345 MPa).Velocities to 3 fpm (1 M/min.)Temp Range –100° to 400° F (-73° to >205°C)SAE AS81820 & SAE AS81934 Qualified |
Aircraft controls, landing gears etc.Highly loaded linkages.Jet engine controls.Other high loaded demanding, maintenance free applications. |
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KAron V
High Load /
Low Friction |
Density – 1.36 gm/cc Hardness Rockwell M 85 Thickness Range .005 - .060” (.127 – 1.5 mm) |
Dynamic Operating Pressures to 40,000 psi (276 MPa).Velocities to 10 fpm (3 M/min.)Temp Range –100° to 300° F (-73° to 150°C)Mil-B-8943 Qualified |
Track rollers.Cam followers.Marine/naval applications.Aircraft shock struts.Other high loaded, low friction applications. |
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KAron F
Low Friction |
Density – 1.36 gm/cc Hardness Rockwell M 85 Thickness Range .003” – min. (.076 mm min.) |
Rubbing surface is a predominately PTFE enriched outer surface, providing low coefficient of friction at low loads and at low temperatures. The general operating parameters are the same as KAron V. A minimum thickness liner of .003” (.076 mm) can be obtained. |
Spherical bearingsTrack rollers.Cam followersOther moderately high loaded, low friction applications |
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KAron VS
Low Friction |
Density – 1.56 gm/cc Hardness Rockwell 15X 88 Thickness Range .005 - .060” (.127 – 1.5 mm) |
Dynamic Operating Pressures up to 15,000 psi (103MPa), excellent low temperature friction capabilities. Temp Range –100° to 300° F (-73° to 150°C) |
Spherical bearingsTrack rollers.Cam followersOther moderate loaded, low friction applications |
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KAron SP
Ductile |
Density – 1.44 gm/cc Hardness Rockwell 15X 77 Thickness Range .005 - .060” (.127 – 1.5 mm) |
Dynamic Operating Pressures up to 25,000 psi (145MPa), excellent low temperature friction capabilities. Temp Range –100° to 250° F (-73° to 121°C)Designed for Mil-B-8943 |
Landing gear shock struts.Other applications requiring low friction and low rates of wear along with a degree of ductility to accommodate system deflections. |
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KAtherm T87S
High Speed /
Low Friction
500°F (260°C) |
Density – 1.39 gm/cc Hardness Rockwell M 80/90 Thickness Range .005 - .030” (.127 – .75 mm) |
Dynamic Operating Pressures to 15,000 psi (103 MPa).Velocities 50 fpm (15 M/min.)Temp Range –100° to 500° F (-73° to 260°C)Designed for SAE AS81819 |
Formulated for helicopter pitch link, pitch change, lead lag, scissors bearings requiring long life/low wear with very low friction. Also used for commercial/industrial oscillatory and continuous direction applications. |
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KAtherm T87
High Speed /
High Temperature
500°F (260°C) |
Density – 1.37 gm/cc Hardness Rockwell M 80/90 Thickness Range .005 - .030” (.127 – .75 mm) |
Dynamic Operating Pressures to 20,000 psi (140 MPa).Velocities to 30 fpm (9 M/min.)Temp Range –100° to 500° F (-73° to 260°C)Designed for SAE AS81819 |
Formulated for high temperature applications to 500°F (260°C) such as variable guide vane bushings, engine linkages, thrust reverser bearings, engine controls, high temperature cam followers, high speed track rollers, helicopter rotor control bearings, and industrial pulleys. |
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KAtherm T88
High Speed /
High Temperature
600°F (316°C) |
Density – 1.30 gm/cc Hardness Rockwell M 80/90 Thickness Range .005 - .030” (.127 – .75 mm) |
Dynamic Operating Pressures to 10,000 psi (70 MPa).Velocities to 30 fpm (9 M/min.)Temp Range –100° to 600° F (-73° to 316°C) |
Formulated for high temperature applications to 600°F (316°C) such as VG bushings, engine linkages, thrust reverser, cam followers, track rollers and helicopter rotor control bearing |
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KAtherm T10
High Load /
High Temperature
600°F (316°C) |
Thickness .010” (.254 mm) |
Dynamic Operating Pressures to 20,000 psi (140 MPa)Velocities to 30 ft/min (9 M/min)Temp Range –100° to 600° F (-73° to 316°C) |
High temperature/high load fabric for applications to 600°F (316°C) such as high temperature cam followers and spherical bearings used in aircraft gas turbine engines, high |
