Wear Strip (Phenolic & Bronze)

Wear strips are bearing and guiding components used in hydraulic cylinders to prevent metal-to-metal contact between moving parts while maintaining correct alignment of pistons and rods. They absorb side loads, reduce friction, and protect both the cylinder tube and rod from premature wear, improving overall system efficiency and service life.

Our wear strip range is available in Phenolic and Bronze PTFE materials, allowing the correct selection based on load, operating conditions, and performance requirements.

Material Options

Phenolic Wear Strips

Manufactured from resin-impregnated fabric, phenolic wear strips provide high compressive strength, excellent wear resistance, and dimensional stability under heavy side loads. They are widely used in heavy-duty hydraulic applications where robust guidance and long service life are required.

Bronze PTFE Wear Strips

Bronze PTFE wear strips combine a strong bronze backing with a low-friction PTFE sliding surface. This construction offers excellent load-bearing capability together with reduced friction, smooth movement, and improved wear performance in dynamic hydraulic applications.

Technical Specifications

• Function: Cylinder guidance and wear protection

• Pressure: Not a pressure-sealing element

• Sliding Speed (max):

  • Phenolic:  Up to 1.0 m/s

  • Bronze:  Up to 15.0 m/s

• Operating Temperature:

  • Phenolic: –40 °C to +120 °C

  • Bronze: –200 °C to +260 °C

• Lubrication: Compatible with standard mineral hydraulic oils

• Configuration: Available in strip or cut-to-size formats

Key Benefits

• Prevents metal-to-metal contact

• Absorbs side loads and improves cylinder alignment

• Reduces friction and wear on critical components

• Extends service life of seals, rods, and cylinder tubes

• Suitable for mobile and industrial hydraulic systems

Applications

• Hydraulic cylinder pistons and rod guides

• Construction and earthmoving equipment

• Agricultural machinery

• Material handling and industrial hydraulics