Turcite® Uses and Industries

What Is Turcite®?

Turcite® is a self-lubricating engineering plastic composed of acetal and PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) resins, available in several grades:

• Turcite A (blue): Moderate to heavy loads, moderate speed, machinable, chemically resistant, vibration-damping.
• Turcite X (red): Low-load, high-speed, low moisture absorption, excellent dimensional stability.
• Turcite B (Slydway®): PTFE-based composite, commonly in sheets or rolls, ideal for low-friction linear bearing surfaces.

Key Properties

• Self-lubricating
• Excellent wear and chemical resistance
• Low friction (reduces stick‑slip)
• Dimensional stability with low moisture uptake
• Heat and moisture resistance
• Vibration dampening

Typical Uses & Applications

Machine Tools & Linear Bearings

Turcite B (Slydway®) is widely used on machine tool guideways to reduce friction, eliminate stick-slip, and improve positioning accuracy. Also used in heavy-duty linear bearings for bridge supports, expansion joints, skids, and more.

Bearings, Bushings & Wear Components

Turcite A and X are machined into bushings, rollers, gears, thrust washers, valve seals, cams, and other high-wear mechanical components.

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Turcite is used in seals, wipers, and wear rings in hydraulic and pneumatic systems due to its chemical resilience and long life.

Custom Machined Parts

Parts like guide blocks, washers, spacers, wear pads, and insulators are custom-machined from various Turcite grades.

Sliding Guides in Specialized Machinery

Turcite belts and strips are used in sliding surfaces of textile, food processing, woodworking, printing, and chemical equipment.

Industry Applications Table

Use / Component	Turcite Grade(s)	Industries / Applications
Linear bearing surfaces (guideways, wear strips)	B (Slydway®)	Machine tools, construction, civil engineering
Bearings, bushings, gears, seals, cams, washers	A (blue), X (red)	General engineering, machinery, automotive
Seals, wipers, wear rings	Various (esp. B)	Hydraulic & pneumatic systems
Custom parts (O-rings, wear pads, etc.)	A, X, B (machined)	Manufacturing, tooling, industrial maintenance
Sliding guides	B (strips or belts)	Textile, printing, food, woodworking, chemical

Real-World Testimonial

“The Turcite side seems to never wear... the Turcite-fitted gib on the opposite face had no ridges and almost zero wear.”

Conclusion

Turcite® is used extensively in machine tools, precision equipment, hydraulics, and custom-engineered components for its self-lubrication, wear resistance, and long service life. Each grade—A, X, or B—is tailored to different mechanical and environmental needs.