Manufactured using Trelleborg’s patented Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) technology, a robotic fabrication method for thermoset and thermoplastic composites. AFP technology creates high-quality, consistent and repeatable parts using a heating system to bond composite layers to one another. 
AFP technology is used to manufacture HiMod® Advanced Composite Bearings that are often used as plain bearings, wear rings and bushings in a wide range of industries. Unlike other non-metal bearings, these do not crack or swell in extreme conditions making them a reliable choice for a wide range of applications.
These unique bearings can operate from an extremely low temperate of -156 OC to +274 OC / -250 OF to +525 OF 
and are capable of continuous service even when wet, 
with nearly zero water absorption.
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HiMod® Advanced Composite Bearings Webinar

Join our sealing experts in this one-hour webinar to learn more about these unique composite bearings.

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Available in two versions:

 

  • HiMod® Advanced Composite Bearing – continuous carbon fiber PEEK composite 
  • HiMod® Advanced Composite Bearing Plus – enhanced dual-layer bearing with a low friction modified PEEK liner, bonded to continuous carbon 
    fiber PEEK composite backing 

 

  Applications

 

  • Petrochemical pump wear rings 
  • Oil & Gas swivel joint back-up rings 
  • Aerospace landing gear high-load bearings 
  • Aerospace hydraulic actuator housings 
  • Industrial heavy truck high-load bearings

 

Material Benefits:

 

  • Will not seize or gall
  • Allows tight tolerances when mating components
  • Can withstand short-term dry running ware
  • Lightweight with high specification strength
  • Nearly zero CTE with traditional layup
  • Higher CTE available 
  • High chemical resistance
  • Nearly zero water absorbance 
  • Up to 50% less friction with HiMod® Advanced Composite Bearing Plus