Composite Materials for the Hydraulics Industry
Tufcot has been manufacturing and supplying it’s range of composite materials for the Hydraulics industry including wear rings and bearing strips for use in hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders for over 35 years.
The Tufcot® range of materials have been specially developed to meet the demands of applications requiring high load capability, low wear, low friction & long life.
Tufcot’s variety of wear rings and bearing strips exhibit virtually no swell and possess excellent hydraulic fluid compatibility.
Our bearing strips can be supplied in thicknesses from 1.5mm to 6.5mm and widths from 4.5mm to 50mm and in lengths of up to 5 meters!
Call us on +44 (0)114 244 2363 to discuss your requirements.
Tufcot® Grades
T100G
Typical Products & Applications for the Hydraulics Sector
Hydraulic cylinder wear rings
Front cover bushes
Neck bushes
Gland bushes
Split piston bushes
Spherical eye end bearings
Rod end bearings
Rod rings and piston rings in hydraulic and Pneumatic cylinders
Trunnion mounting bearings
Gland bushes
Seal backup rings
Special wear ring for military equipment
Oil hydraulics
Water based hydraulic fluid
Pneumatic cylinders
Custom manufactured cylinder
Case Study – Hydraulics Sector
Hydraulics – Wear Rings for Cylinders
Hydraulics Case Study - Wear Rings for Cylinders Problem Faced Since the early 80’s composite piston rings and rod guide rings have been exclusively used throughout the hydraulics industry. Before this it would not be uncommon for companies to design using either a cast iron or bronze material. [...]
Subsea Mining – Rod & Piston Bearings for Hydraulic Cylinders
Tufcot are proud to work with Hystat Systems Ltd.
Find out more about how Tufcot Products have assisted Hystat Systems Ltd in the Subsea Mining Sector.
Benefits – Hydraulic Cylinder Wear Rings
Prevents metal-to-metal contact between piston / rod and bore / gland, absorbing high transverse loads
It is capable of withstanding high side loads, damping vibrations and embedded foreign particles
Higher static loads are permissible
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+44 (0)114 244 2363
info@tufcot.com
Tufcot Engineering Ltd, 330 Coleford Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 5PH, United Kingdom
