Polymethanol POM has very important applications in bushings in the mechanical field
2025-06-30 16:55:16
With the continuous progress of industrial technology, the performance requirements of mechanical equipment are also improving. Especially in high-precision, high-load mechanical systems, bushings as a key component in reducing friction, improve efficiency and extend the service life of a vital role. Polyoxymethylene (POM) has become the material of choice for bushing manufacturing in the mechanical field due to its excellent wear resistance, strength and self-lubricating properties, and is widely used in various types of mechanical equipment and automation systems.
As a highly crystalline Engineering Plastic, polymethanol POM has excellent physical and chemical properties. Its wear resistance is one of its greatest advantages. As a key component in contact with rotating bearings, bushings work in a high-friction environment for a long time and need to have excellent wear-resistant properties.POM's low coefficient of friction and wear-resistant properties make it possible to operate stably for a long time under no lubrication or a small amount of lubrication, which significantly reduces friction and wear, and improves the working efficiency and service life of mechanical equipment. Compared with traditional metal materials, POM bushings not only reduce friction, but also effectively reduce energy consumption, thus saving a lot of energy for the mechanical system.
In addition, the high strength and rigidity of the POM material enables it to maintain a stable shape and performance under the working conditions of large loads and impacts. Even in harsh operating environments, POM bushings maintain high compressive strength and impact resistance, avoiding breakage or deformation caused by fatigue or impact. Therefore, in the mechanical field of heavy-duty systems, such as transmission systems, gear systems, etc., POM bushings become an ideal alternative material.
POM also has excellent chemical resistance and is able to resist corrosion by a wide range of chemicals such as grease, solvents and fuels. This is particularly important in the automotive industry and chemical machinery. For equipment that needs to operate for long periods of time in chemically corrosive or oily environments, the chemical resistance of POM bushings ensures long-term stability and reduces maintenance costs.
In addition to its physical and chemical properties, POM material has excellent processability. It has good injection moulding characteristics and can produce precise and dimensionally stable bushings. Especially in some high-precision requirements of the equipment, POM bushings can maintain very low dimensional tolerances to ensure the efficient operation of the equipment.
In the automotive, machinery manufacturing, automated production lines and other industries, POM bushings have been widely used. In the automotive field, POM bushings are commonly used in the engine, suspension system and other important parts, to play the role of vibration damping, noise reduction and reduce wear and tear. In automated production lines, POM bushings are widely used in transmission equipment, robots and other components to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the entire production system.
In conclusion, polymethanol POM material has irreplaceable advantages in the application of bushings in the mechanical field due to its excellent wear resistance, high strength, chemical resistance and processing performance. With the continuous improvement of industrial demand, POM bushings will play an important role in more areas, to promote mechanical equipment to more efficient and durable direction.
