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News Release from: Quadrant EPP | Subject: Nylatron 703 XL
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 02 July 2003
Novel nylon is suited to motion control
Nylatron 703 XL is a new grade of nylon developed to meet the increasing demands for precise motion control, safety and elimination of lubrication in the construction industry.
Nylatron 703 XL is a new grade of nylon developed to meet the increasing demands for precise motion control, safety and elimination of lubrication in the construction industry Building on the success of Quadrant EPP's Nylatron NSM, the industry's premier material for nearly 20 years, Nylatron 703 XL provides lifting equipment with a new advantage
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 21 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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QEPP developed Nylatron 703 XL nylon to meet the increasing demands for precise motion control, safety and elimination of lubrication in the construction industry.
The wear resistance of Nylatron NSM with the added benefit of zero "stick-slip" makes Nylatron 703 XL an ideal material for applications where precise motion control is required.
Nylatron 703 XL has been prototyped in the Japanese market in telescopic crane booms.
Nylatron 703 XL is the material of choice because of the virtual absence of vibrations during the movement of the boom resulting in more efficient positioning of the crane and safer working standards.
A pilot project in crane booms in Europe has resulted in the first truly lubrication free crane boom because of the elimination of "stick slip".
Nylatron 703 XL is the only nylon with zero "stick slip" under all circumstances tested against unpainted services.
Preliminary tests against painted surfaces show identical results.
Units equipped with Nylatron 703 XL can accurately display smaller movements made possible by today's sophisticated control devices.
Nylatron 703 XL not only offers zero "stick slip" and lower coefficient of friction, but also a higher pressure-velocity capabilities and good wear resistance.
Nylatron 703 XL sets a new standard of machined parts performance for all kinds of linear bearing and "stick slip" critical wear pad applications in the construction and public transport industry.
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