For Maintenance-Free,

Smooth Operation Of Rotating

Deck Equipment.

Duramax DuraGold Grease-Free Bushings.

Duramax DuraGold greaseless

composite bushing is the engineered
solution to replace greased bronze or other
bearings in fairlead and other rotating
deck applications. DuraGold Bushings will
assure smooth operation of marine deck
equipment without the maintenance
hassles and safety issues of manual
greasing required for metal bearings by
your ships crew.

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Dimensionally stable in rigorous

working environment on marine decks.
Duramax DuraGold Composite Bushings
remain stable in all environments. They are
formulated with a proprietary resin matrix
for reducing the effects of abrasive particles.
Very effective in applications which have
exposure to seawater, and unaffected by
grease or oil. Self-lubricating formulation
allows for dry run capability. DuraGold has a
low thermal expansion rate in high and low
temperature environments and experiences
no swell in salt or fresh water. Thermal
expansion and contraction rate is minimal.

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Problem-free
operation. Difference between
profit and loss.
DuraGold Bushings require no lubrication.
It eliminates the chance of missing required
maintenance of metal bearings that can
cause them to seize up. This can lead to
misalignment and vibration resulting in
mechanical damage to equipment, loss of
production, or the high cost of line replacement. That can be the difference between
profit and loss in a competitive business.

Duramax DuraGold Greaseless Composite Bearings

For Fairleads And Other Rotating Deck Equipment.
DuraGold is engineered for long wear life.
DuraGold Composite Bushings are dimensionally stable
and outperform metal and other bearing materials.
DuraGold is exceptionally wear resistant and
has a high load capacity with an extremely
low coefficient of friction value of 0.04 to 0.08.

No lubrication required
n High load bushing
n Abrasion resistant
n Low friction
n Excellent temperature stability
n Dry run capability
n For moderate rotating or
oscillating speeds
n

Chemical and corrosion resistant.

DuraGold remains stable in chemical solutions.
It is unaffected by many solvents, organic
solutions, fats and weak acids. It is non-metallic,
non-conductive and corrosion resistant.

DuraGold available in sheet form or

diameters of 1" 42" (2.5 107cm)

Absorbs stresses and high impacts loads.

Duramax DuraGold Bushings are a combination of modern synthetic
fibers and resins that are light in weight and engineered to better absorb
the stress and high impacts associated with deck machine applications
better than metal alternatives - or any other bearing materials.
DuraGold resists damage and fracture, can handle the damaging
effects of misalignment, and operates with dynamic pressures of up to
25N/mm2 (3625 Psi).
DuraGold is easily machined.
It can be machined by conventional techniques.
It can be treated as bronze but machined dry,
without coolant. A tungsten carbide-tipped
tool should be used to maintain a fine, smooth
finish. Composite materials are non-toxic but it
is advisable to use adequate dust extraction while machining.
Property

Unit

Value

Compressive Strength

MPa

Psi

350

50,700

Shear Strength

MPa

Psi

105

15,200

Modulus of Elasticity

MPa

Psi

1600

232,000

Hardness
Density

Rockwell R
103 kg/m3

Water Absorption
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

lb/in3

120
1.35

%
10-6 /C

0.084
<0.09

10-6 /F

50

28

Chemical Resistance

NA

Good

Color

NA

Gold

Maximum Temperature

150

302

Minimum Temperature

<-200

<-330

Advised Maximum Working Temperature

100

212

Typical Friction Value

NA

0.04 0.08

General Wear Resistance

NA

Excellent

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Resistance Against Abrasive Wear

NA

Excellent

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