Polygon Composites Technology, manufacturer of composite tubing solutions for bearings, dielectric applications, surgical devices, and more, announced PolySlide® Composite Tubing for pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders. PolySlide tubing replaces metallic material in a variety of cylinder applications.
PolySlide is a cylinder tube ready for customer assembly or as fully engineered cylinder assemblies for equipment manufacturer applications. The tubing is made of continuous filament-wound glass fiber and polymer resins. The fiberglass filament and resin materials combine to form a high-strength component exhibiting dimensional stability, is non-corroding, impingement resistant, and non-conductive. PolySlide is the solution for service in harsh environments. The cylinder tubing also performs in high and low temperatures, grease, grit, salt, chemicals, and other extreme conditions.
Additionally, PolySlide cylinder tubing sizes range from as low as 0.25-inch inner diameter (ID) up to industrial-sized 24-inch IDs. The features of the tubing allow the seal to slide over the bore surface contour, minimizing interlocking friction. The inside diameter of the tubing has a smooth finish. Contact with the non-metallic rod guide bearing prevents galling and provides for a low coefficient of friction. A wear-resistant material incorporated into the bore surface further increases the life span of the composite cylinder tubing.
Commonly found in pneumatic and low pressure hydraulic applications, such as fifth wheel actuation, gate valve actuators, water treatment flow control mechanisms, tie rod cylinders, and more, a translucent version of the composite cylinder tubing is also available.
Find out more, visit www.polygoncomposites.com/cylinders.
