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TMC Develops Special Self-Lubricating, High Temperature Resistant Bearings for the Chains of Coating Systems
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MC, based in Cesana Brianza (LC, Italy) and established in 1964, specialises in
the production of high precision mechanical components for automation and coating systems. It has recently designed and developed special self-lubricating bearings able © TMC
to withstand high temperatures up to 250 °C. “Through our research activity on new materials and processes, we have tried to increasingly diversify our production in order to meet
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the demands of the market and the different technical needs of each industry and type of users,” explains
Figures 1 and 2: An overhead conveyor chain featuring bearings treated with TMCoat.
TMC owner Lorenzo Mauri. “For the industrial coating sector, we have developed special bearings that can withstand high operating temperatures, compared to the conventional ones that are used at room temperature or in refrigerated environments.” TMC’s bearings are
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especially employed in conveyor chains (Figs. 1 and 2). They meet the standard requirements for corrosion resistance and they are characterised by excellent lubrication, which can triple the service life of the chains themselves.
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“In TMC, we firmly believe
N. 50 - MARCH/APRIL 2018 - international PAINT&COATING magazine