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PS Series ｜ Low-Friction & Wear-Resistant Plastic Components for Sliding and Thrust Applications
🌟 Key Takeaways
- PS Series (Polyslider) is a plastic component series designed specifically for sliding, rotating, and low-friction applications
- Material structure is based on Polyamide (PA) compounded with graphite, delivering excellent sliding performance
- Outstanding wear resistance, creep resistance, and long-term friction stability
- Continuous operating temperature of approximately 65°C (149°F)
- Main applications include Thrust Washers and components around bearings
- Proven use in automotive mass production, automotive electrical components, and OA equipment
🔷 Sliding Challenges in Machinery and Rotating Mechanisms
In machine tools, rotating mechanisms, and moving components, unstable friction characteristics often lead to the following issues:
- Accelerated wear and reduced service life
- Noise and vibration during operation
- Deformation caused by continuous compressive load (creep)
- Performance variation over long-term use
The PS Series was developed to address these challenges by providing stable sliding performance and long-term durability.
🔷 What Is the PS Series?
PS Series (Polyslider) is a high-performance plastic component series from
Nippon Chemical Screw Co., Ltd., designed for sliding and rotating applications.
The material is based on Polyamide (PA) with uniformly dispersed graphite.
This structure creates:
- A lubricative sliding surface layer with low friction
- A mechanically strong core layer that maintains structural integrity
As a result, PS Series achieves an excellent balance between smooth sliding and durability.
🔷 Ideal for Bearing and Rotating Component Applications
PS Series is particularly suitable for locations with repeated motion, such as:
- Bearing interfaces
- Rotating points
- Sliding contact areas
Especially when used as Thrust Washers, the self-lubricating properties provided by graphite help prevent metal-to-metal contact, reducing wear and stabilizing operation.
🔷 Why PS Series Is Selected
Sliding and rotating components are continuously exposed to:
- Repeated sliding and rotational motion
- Constant compressive loads
- Heat generated by friction
- Property changes over long service periods
PS Series maintains a stable coefficient of friction and high wear resistance
even under these conditions, making it a reliable material choice for mechanical applications.
🔷 Key Features of the PS Series
- Low friction properties: Ideal for sliding and rotating components
- High wear and abrasion resistance: Contributes to extended component service life
- Creep resistance under compressive load: Maintains shape stability in thrust washer applications
- Uniform graphite dispersion: Ensures consistent sliding performance throughout product life
- Electrical insulation and lightweight design
- Flame resistance: UL94 HB equivalent
🔹PS Series is designed for sliding, rotating, and thrust-load applications in machinery.
🔷 Application Areas
🚗 Automotive (Mass Production & Electrical Components)
Used as washers in rotating and sliding locations to reduce wear and stabilize operation.
🖥️ OA Equipment
Improves quiet operation and long-term stability in moving mechanisms.
🏭 Machine Tools & Industrial Machinery
Applied in thrust washers, sliding parts, and rotational support components
where wear resistance and stable friction characteristics are required.
🔷 Suitable Usage Conditions for PS Series
- Thrust washers and bearing-adjacent components
- Locations with repeated sliding or rotational motion
- Applications requiring friction reduction and wear suppression
- When higher sliding performance and wear resistance are needed compared to standard PA
🔷 Next Step in Material Selection
For environments requiring low friction combined with higher chemical resistance or higher temperature capability,
PTFE Series or PFA Series should be considered as the next material options.
📘 Summary
PS Series (Polyslider) is a plastic component series for sliding, rotating, and thrust-load applications,
offering low friction, high wear resistance, and long-term performance stability.
It is an ideal solution for bearing-related parts and moving mechanisms where smooth operation and long-term reliability are required.
❓ FAQ
Q1: How does PS Series differ from standard PA materials?
A1: PS Series is based on PA but compounded with graphite to enhance sliding performance and wear resistance.
Q2: Is PS Series suitable for high-load applications?
A2: It is suitable for compressive (thrust) loads but not for structural applications subjected to tensile loads.
🔒 Trust
All information is based on material data and real-world application records from Nippon Chemical Screw Co., Ltd.
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📆 Updated: 2026-01-16
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