VESCONITE IN EARTHMOVING
The dirt, abrasion and loads associated with earthmoving equipment create notoriously harsh operating conditions for moving parts. Despite these conditions – more often than not combining dirt and water – Vesconite performs well, and is the ideal material for bushings operating under slow speeds or oscillating movements under high load. With its lubrication-free qualities, Vesconite can save machine operators considerable lubrication downtime, not to mention reduced wear on costly counter moving parts.
Common Earthmoving Applications
VESCONITE FOR EARTHMOVING
- Vesconite does not swell or distort in water.
- Vesconite has a high abrasion resistance.
- Vesconite does not delaminate.
- Vesconite does not corrode.
- Vesconite does not require lubrication.
- Vesconite saves on costly maintenance downtime.
- Vesconite is resistant to oils and fuels.
- Vesconite bushes are easy to fit and remove.
- Vesconite is shaft-friendly.
MATERIAL COMPARISON
Vesconite offers a huge time-saving compared to bronze and steel bearings on earthmoving machinery, where maintenance involves lubricating hundreds of grease points, with resultant downtime.
Greasing takes time and can be difficult to manage. Typically, access to bushings and grease nipples is difficult, maintenance may be unreliable, and grease nipples often “disappear” under layers of stuff and dirt.
If not regularly greased, bronze bushings wear quickly. Regular replacements of bronze bushings are seen as part of normal maintenance. But bush replacement is costly, involving labour and downtime as well as the cost of the bronze bushes.
If not regularly greased, bronze bushings may seize, damaging shafts and machinery.
If not regularly greased, metal-to-metal contact leads to wear of shafts and pins. This may mean replacing costly parts or time-consuming repairs.
Vesconite Earthmoving Case Studies
