Ultracomp® Composite Bearings from Tri-Star Plastics Corp. meet the needs of the more demanding operating conditions for plane bearing applications.

Ultracomp® is self lubricating, easy to machine, has exceptional resistance to vibration and impact, and has a compressive strength of nearly 54,000 psi. Ultracomp® is made using synthetic resins and reinforcing fibers with a series of internal lubricants. Ultracomp® is an excellent choice for applications wet or dry, dirty or clean, and where loads exceed all other non-metallic bearing material ratings.

The Ultracomp® family of products excels in linear, oscillating, and rotary applications with high load and low speed conditions. It is available in tube, sheet stock, or in finished bearings.

Listed below are the various Ultracomp® product codes and examples of successful applications:

• UC100 – Unfilled composite for electrical insulators
• UC100L – Unfilled shell with low friction tape liner for rotational speeds up to 400 sfpm
  • Rotary Insert Bearings – Airport Conveyor Systems
• UC200 – Graphite lubricant added to resin matrix for oscillating applications
  • Trunnion Bearings – Pivot Points - Boat Lifting Systems
  • Draft Gear Shaft Support Bearings – Railway Industry
  • Pillow Block Insert – Aeration Paddle Shafts – Water Treatment
• UC300 – PTFE lubricant added to resin matrix for rotary or linear applications
• Flange Inserts – Vehicle Washing Systems
• UC400 – PTFE/Polyester liner with PTFE lubricant for slow rotary applications
  • Drum Support Trunnion Bearings – Process Equipment
• UC500 – PTFE/Moly lubricants for applications in salt-water environment
  • Slide Pads/Pivot Bearings – Deck Cranes – Marine Industry
• UCL14 – Flex Composite Tape for high load piston and rod wear rings
  • Rod/Piston Wear Rings – Hydraulic Cylinders