Strut Bushings

Long wear life

Vesconite gives up to 10 times the service life of phosphor bronze in poorly lubricated conditions.

Vesconite keeps size - no water swell

Vesconite does not swell. Vesconite is one of the most dimensionally stable synthetic materials available. Vesconite bearings may be machined to the correct clearances without fear of swelling. Clearances do not disappear. Vesconite gives you security!

For most synthetic bearing materials, water swell is a major problem. With water swell, there is always a risk of seizure. To compensate, suppliers of materials which swell advise excessive

Smooth Running

Compared to most elastomers, rubbers, nylons and laminates, Vesconite has a low friction. Many products are claimed to have a low friction, but often only in the laboratory when tested under lightly loaded conditions, and before the effects of softening caused by water. Vesconite keeps its low static and dynamic friction whether dry or wet, or lightly or heavily loaded. Why is this important? Low friction for a bearing means less bearing wear, as well as smoother operation and less wear to the whole running gear.

The low static friction of Vesconite is especially beneficial to the low amplitude oscillating movements of rudders. With Vesconite, every change of direction occurs smoothly, with a minimal power requirement and without any jerking.

Test this for yourself with Vesconite - its the best way to prove it. You will be delighted with the performance improvement compared to conventional materials.

.SOS: Save Our Shafts

Vesconite saves your shafts. Because of its low friction, most users report greatly reduced wear rates on shafts and liners. In many applications, users have switched to Vesconite because of the reduced wear, increased life and savings obtained on their shafts, often a very expensive component.