We offer Guide strips in numerous variations and widths, both in whole rolls and as a final, tailor-made product.
The basic function of the guide strip is to secure precise and smooth travel of sliding parts.
They prevent parts form the metal-to-metal contact and form surface attrition.
The precise guide and protection of perfect surface are the basis for the failure-free function of packing.
The guide strips protect packing against the “stick-slip effect”.
In hydraulic cylinders, guide strips are the most commonly used guiding elements. They support radial loads acting on the cylinder assembly and guide both the rod within the cylinder head and the piston within the cylinder bore.
These guides are typically made of polymer materials, which prevent direct metal-to-metal contact between moving components in an operating hydraulic cylinder.
Compared to metal guides, polymer guides offer several advantages.
The advantages include:
- Extended service life
- Smoother operation against the cylinder bore and sealing surfaces
- Protection of cylinder surfaces from wear, even in the presence of contaminants
- High resistance to inadequate lubrication at low speeds
- High bearing capacity
- No “stick-slip” effect
- Larger contact area due to greater elastic deformation, which distributes load and reduces stress on counter-surfaces
- Precise guidance
- Self-lubricating properties in certain cases
- Damping of mechanical vibrations
- Simple installation
Technical data:
Load capacity (Pressure)
- depends on operating temperature
- according to guide strip dimensions
Speed
- reciprocating motion: up to 15 m/s
- frequency: up to 10 Hz
- rotational motion: up to 1 m/s
Temperature
- -40 °C up to +180 °C
For more information about the availability of your desired Guide strips please do not hesitate to contact us.