Sheaves are machine components used to change and/or redirect
motion, that have rotational movements and circular geometry and with chains or belts
passing over. Bush sheaves, V sheaves and other similar types are
present.
Pulleys are machine components that are generally used with ropes or
chains for lifting loads, over which flexible elastic components can be
wrapped, with pertruding parts on the edges and that have rotational
movements and circular geometry. Guide pulleys, hose
pulleys etc. are various types.
Most important factors in selecting Kestamid® as ideal material for
sheaves and pulleys are its high compression strength and
wear resistance making the material durable.
Kestamid® sheaves and pulleys are lighter in comparison to metal
counterparts and thus cheaper. With moving metal components periodical
lubrication is necessary. Self-lubricated
Kestamid®
has apparent advantages.
It is possible to produce steel bush core Kestamid® gears, pulleys or
mixer fans or to produce cylinders with steel axis by making use of
techniques specific to the production of Kestamid® and
mechanical resistance of metals.
