PEEK Slider for Artos Stenter Chain
PEEK slider for Artos stenter chains. PEEK, polyether ether ketone, is a high-performance thermoplastic. It combines high temperature resistance, wear resistance, self-lubrication, low noise, corrosion resistance and high strength, which is why it has spread so widely through textile machinery. On a chain the slider is the part that runs against the guide rail, so it takes the drag of the whole rail. PEEK's self-lubrication and low noise are what make it a good slider material in an oil-free guide.
Key Benefits
- Self-lubricating, so the slider runs against the rail without an oil film
- Low noise compared with a metal slider
- Wear resistant and stable at chamber temperature
- Sizes 44 x 7, 44 x 6, 45 x 6 and 45 x 6.35, 0.238 kg reference weight
Application Scenarios
- Artos chains with the oil-free guide
- Mills reducing chain drag and rail wear
- Replacing copper sliders that have polished the rail
Who It Is For
- Finishing mills running Artos stenters
- Maintenance teams rebuilding Artos chain
- Machinery dealers holding Artos wear parts
Problems It Solves
- Metal sliders polishing and wearing the guide rail at high line speed.
- Chain drag rising as the slider wears and loading the drive.
- Noise from metal sliders running dry in an oil-free guide.
Technical Features and Specifications
Every figure below comes from the part itself. Where a dimension is not listed, it is because we match it against your sample rather than publish a number we cannot stand behind.
Technical Features
- Material: PEEK
- Sizes 44 x 7, 44 x 6, 45 x 6 and 45 x 6.35
- Colour reference: black and yellow
- Reference weight 0.238 kg
- For Artos stenter chains, delivery within 7 days
Specifications
| Application | Monforts stenter |
|---|---|
| Material | peek |
| Type | 44*7 / 44*6 / 45*6 / 45*6.35 |
| Colour | black and yellow |
| Weight | 0.238kg |
| Brand | YH |
| Origin | Zhejiang, China |
| Delivery Time | Within 7 days |
Quality Control
- Dimensions gauged against the reference part on every batch
- Material certificate held for the PEEK stock
- Fit checked on a chain or rail section before packing
- Parts packed in rail quantities so nothing is short on site
Customisation Options
- Sizes matched from your sample
- Supplied in rail quantities
- Available with the matching chain or rail parts
How It Compares
| Compared With | What Changes |
|---|---|
| Copper sliders | Copper takes higher load. PEEK runs lighter, quieter and self-lubricating. Choose on fabric weight and line speed. |
| PEEK bushes | Different position. The bush lines the pin inside the link; the slider runs against the rail. |
Fitting and Replacing This Part
Step 1
Stop the machine and let the assembly cool before stripping it
Step 2
Note the orientation of the part before removing it
Step 3
Clean the seat completely before fitting the new part
Step 4
Fit by hand, without forcing, and check free movement
Step 5
Replace in complete sets so wear stays even across the machine
Related Solutions
- Complete Stenter Rail Rebuild — Chain, pin plates, holders, clips, sliders and graphite strip quoted and shipped as one matched package.
Industries Using This Part
Guides That Mention This Part
Oil-Free or Lubricated Stenter Guides
An oil-free guide keeps lubricant away from the fabric using graphite strips and PEEK sliders. A lubricated guide uses a grease film. The chain is different for each, and mixing them is a costly mistake.
Read Guide
PEEK or Copper in a Stenter Chain
PEEK is self-lubricating and runs light and quiet. Copper carries more load. Where each belongs in a chain, and why PEEK replaced the copper mesh bush.
Read GuidePEEK Slider for Artos Stenter Chain Questions
Copper or PEEK slider on an Artos chain?
Copper carries higher load, PEEK runs lighter and quieter and is self-lubricating. Heavy fabric at high tension favours copper; lighter goods at speed favour PEEK.
Do sliders need grease?
PEEK is self-lubricating. The chain still gets high-temperature grease at the annual service, but the slider does not depend on an oil film.
Can I change sliders without stripping the chain?
Sliders are replaceable parts. Send us a sample and we will confirm what the change involves on your chain.
What sizes do you hold?
44 x 7, 44 x 6, 45 x 6 and 45 x 6.35. Other sizes are made against a sample.
Get a Price on This Part
Tell us the machine brand, the quantity and your rail length. If you are not sure the part matches, send a photo with a ruler across the mounting and we will confirm before you pay.