ALL FARMERS SHOULD USE VESCONITE

This comment was made by an old farmer who had driven all the way from Mpumalanga to buy Vesconite bushings from our Johannesburg sales office.

We can’t help but agree with this sentiment – that any farmer who hasn’t tried Vesconite for bushes, and other sliding wearing parts is unwittingly creating unnecessary work and expense for himself.

So, what makes Vesconite special?

Vesconite’s self-lubricating properties do away with the need for regular greasing and equipment maintenance.

Vesconite’s low-friction translates into 3 to 10 times longer life compared to metal bushes, especially under dirty, wet or poorly-lubricated conditions.

Vesconite retains its material integrity and does not swell like nylon (which we also produce, by the way) when exposed to moisture.

Fifty years of field testing and applications across a broad range of industries, in over 100 countries, Vesconite has proven itself time and again to be the low-friction polymer bearing of choice, and a superior alternative to metal and other materials.

Originally developed in the harsh conditions of the Free State gold mines, Vesconite is as ideally suited to agricultural settings. Our successful applications include combine harvester steering shaft and kingpin bushes, pivot point bushes on planters, borehole pump bushings, front-loader bushes on tractors, articulating arm bushes on sprayers, and many more!

NO
DELAMINATION
DIMENSIONALLY
STABLE
CORROSION-
FREE
NO
SLIP-STICK
SHAFT-
FRIENDLY
HIGH LOAD
CAPACITY
LOW FRICTION
IN WET AND DRY
MAINTENANCE-
FREE
Six technical reasons why Vesconite bushings are the better choice for farmers
  • Vesconite exhibits no swelling and is dimensionally stable in water. Unlike nylon, it is not affected by water absorption.
  • With a design loading of 30MPa (4,250psi), Vesconite is able to withstand high loads.
  • Vesconite offers superior performance materials. Bronze requires lubrication and has a higher friction coefficient.
  • Vesconite, elastomers and laminated materials tend to swell, and rubber is associated with high friction and stick-slip – this can result in shaft wear and vibration.
  • Vesconite does not require lubrication, and can therefore operate without greasing, protecting valuable arable land from oil contamination. Vesconite reduces shaft wear as there is no metal-on-metal contact. The material’s low friction also results in longer-lasting shafts.
  • Vesconite has a high abrasion resistance. This makes it suitable for grit, mud and water that creates a tough working environment for bushings and wear materials on agricultural applications.
Common applications
VESCONITE WILL BE AT NAMPO CAPE
Bredasdorp Park, Total Hall, Stand 47
From 12 - 14 September 2018