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MicroPoly Lubricants are solid, and can be processed into a variety of shapes with various polymer processing techniques.

Typical Applications for MicroPoly Solid Profiles:

Standard MicroPoly Solid Profiles

Nominal SizeCross-section Special Order Sizes Below
3.3" round   Nominal Size Cross-section
2.35" round   5/16" round
1" round   20 mm round
3/4" round   13 mm round
5/8" round   9 mm round
1/2" round   0.061" x 2.6" rectangle
1/4" round      
1/8" square      
17 mm round      
1" x 2" rectangle      
1 11/16" x 3/4" rectangle      
3/4" x 1 3/4" rectangle      
0.18" x 3.0" rectangle      
1/2" x 4" rectangle      
1" x 4" rectangle      

Profiles are available in a variety of lengths. Minimum order quantities may apply.

These profiles are available in MicroPoly formulas: MPI-0779 and MPF-0696

MicroPoly® Custom Profiles

MicroPoly solid profiles can be custom-made for specific lubrication applications. Some examples shown below are profiles that were extruded and cut to length; others were machined to customer specifications; and some were punched from MicroPoly sheets. Many of the applications have replaced felt based lubricators. MicroPoly eliminates the need for re-oiling and spillage that can occur with conventional lubrication systems.

Our Engineering Staff can work with you to design specific profiles to meet your lubrication needs.

Typical Applications for MicroPoly Custom Profiles:

  • Ball bushings
  • Ball screws
  • Clutch bearing lubrication
  • Gear lubrication
  • Linear bearings
  • MicroPoly washers

Will MicroPoly Solid Profiles Work in My Application?

Literature

Solid Profile Fact Sheet

MicroPoly® Lube Arcs are a patented system for lubricating the wheel flanges of overhead cranes. In a study conducted on overhead cranes in an automotive plant it was shown that MicroPoly® Lube Arcs can:

  • Increase wheel life over 10 times
  • Cut maintenance costs and downtime
  • Decrease man hours at height for maintenance issues
  • Be easily installed and maintained

This case study was featured in the September 2014 issue of Iron & Steel Technology. The article details the application and findings, but the graph below gives quick view of the results:

Case Study Flange Wear Data

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The wear rate on the flanges was reduced from 0.712mm per month to 0.034mm, taking the life of the crane wheels from 16 months to an estimated 324 months (27 years). That’s an estimated 1,925% increase in life!

We can’t promise all wheel life projections will be this extreme, but we can confidently say that if you’re not getting at least 10 years life out of your crane wheels, you need to use this product.

Call us for more information, or complete the Quote Request Form and fax or email it to request a quote for your application. We’re looking forward to helping you stop buying crane wheels!

Lube Arcs Quote Request Form

Literature

MicroPoly® lube arcs flyer

This applicator employs grooved blocks of MicroPoly to lubricate chains. The applicator is available in a variety of designs, one of which is shown here. The block’s profile is designed to fit into the chain profile. The oil contained in the MicroPoly is transferred as the chain moves along the blocks. Since MicroPoly has a large reservoir of oil, the blocks provide a long lasting method of chain lubrication with reduced maintenance and improved housekeeping and safety. The applicator sizes are listed in the table at right.

Applicator Sizes

ANSI ChainSingleDoubleTripleQuadruple
25 X X X X
35 X X X X
41 X X X X
40 X X X X
50 X X X X
60 X X X X
80 X X X  
100 X X    
120 X X    
140 X      
160 X      
180 X      
200 X      
240 X      

Available in 6" lengths

MPF-0696 and MPI-0779 generally in stock. Also available in other formulas.

Minimum order quantities may apply.

Mounting bracket (not pictured) available upon request.

A sprocket made from MicroPoly provides a unique method of lubricating chains. When inserted as an idler sprocket in a chain line, oil is transferred from the MicroPoly to the chain as the sprocket rotates against the chain. Since the MicroPoly has a large reservoir of oil, the sprockets provide a long lasting method of chain lubrication with reduced maintenance and improved housekeeping and safety.

MicroPoly sprockets are used as idler sprockets, and should not be used as drive sprockets. MicroPoly sprockets should be mounted on the slack side of the chain.

Available Sprockets Are:

  • 3519
  • 4019
  • 5017
  • 6015

Please contact PhyMet's technical staff (937) 743-8061 for details on custom sprockets.

Literature

Sprockets and chain lubrication flyer

PhyMet's processing creates a solid lubricant with an oil-filled porous structure. The MicroPoly fills the space between the rolling elements and races in a bearing, providing constant and consistent lubrication. There is no need for additional lubrication during the life of a MicroPoly filled bearing.

Because it is a solid, MicroPoly can help block debris and reduce foreign contamination of the bearing. Reducing the incursion of debris into the bearing can significantly extend the bearing's life. The solid structure of MicroPoly also improves housekeeping, as it will not drip out of the bearing and contaminate the environment.

Note: All MicroPoly filled bearings have speed limitations. Please click here to go to our calculator.

Filling bearings with MicroPoly lubricants does not alter the dimensional tolerances of the bearing in any way. As you can see in the following photos, the MicroPoly lubricant simply fills the spaces between the rolling elements and the cage.

Bearings that can be filled with MicroPoly:

  • Angular contact bearings
  • Ball bearing inserts
  • Ball thrust bearings
  • Cam followers
  • Cylindrical roller bearings
  • Double row ball bearings
  • Housed ball bearings
  • Housed roller bearings
  • Needle roller bearings
  • Roller thrust bearings
  • Self aligning ball bearings
  • Single row ball bearings
  • Spherical roller bearings
  • Slim line ball bearings
  • Split roller bearings
  • Tapered roller bearings
  • Trolley wheels

Will MicroPoly Filled Bearings Work in My Application?

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Literature

MicroPoly® filled bearings flyer

MicroPoly® food processing flyer

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