Curbell Plastics Announces New High Performance Sliding Material for the Conveyor, Material Handling, and Automation Industries
Orchard Park, NY – Curbell Plastics announces LubX® C, a new high performance UHMW-PE sliding material created by Röchling Engineering Plastics. It will be showcased in their Booth #5562 at the upcoming EASTEC Show. This high performance polymer was designed specifically for the conveyor, material handling, and automation industries. LubX® C is UHMW-PE combined with a proprietary blend of dry-running lubricants significantly reducing the coefficient of friction while maintaining the desired characteristics of standard UHMW-PE. Conveying systems equipped with LubX® C require considerably less energy with the ability to run at higher speeds.
Proven LubX® C Benefits:
•Â Â Energy and noise reduction
•Â Â Significantly lower coefficient of friction
•Â Â Faster dry-running speeds
•Â Â Eliminates slip-stick effect (back-sliding)
•Â Â FDA compliant material
•Â Â Specially designed to slide against steel and acetal chains
LubX® C is a self-lubricating material transferring microscopic amounts of material to the mating surface. The transfer process creates a film that provides lubrication effectively reducing the coefficient of friction. The initial transfer of material to the mating surface takes place during the break-in period which can range from a few hours to a few days of continuous operation depending upon the speed and load of the application.
Curbell Plastics, Inc. is one of the nation's leading providers of plastic for commercial and industrial customers. Since 1942, Curbell has supplied plastic materials in nearly every form for thousands of small local businesses, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies. Curbell's branch network includes multiple sales and warehouse locations throughout the United States that provide exceptional service, next-day delivery, and other value-added services. Curbell Plastics is a progressive organization driven by strong values, a Dun & Bradstreet credit rating of 4A1, as well as ISO 9001:2008 certification for nine of their locations and corporate headquarters. A subsidiary of Curbell, Inc., Curbell Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Orchard Park, New York. More information is available at www.curbellplastics.com or call 1-888-CURBELL (1-888-287-2355) to speak with a Curbell representative.
Contact:
Tracy Schiedel
716-667-3377 ext. 7343
tschiedel@curbellplastics.com
