Application sector
Textile
Guides, rollers & sliding parts
About this sector
SMCP Metal supports manufacturers in the Textile sector with engineering plastics, metal alloys and lubricants suited to the specific demands of this field.
From our stock in Sousse, we cut to your dimensions and deliver across Tunisia. A 3.1 material certificate is available for steels.
Typical applications
- Rollers
- Thread guides
- Insulators
- Cams
- Shuttles
- Spindles
Recommended materials
Engineering plastics · Polyacetal
POM C / Polyacetal
High mechanical performance & low friction
Engineering plastics · Polyamide
Polyamide PA6
Toughness & wear resistance
Engineering plastics · Polyethylene
PEHD 1000 (UHMW)
Ultra-high molecular weight — impact resistance
Engineering plastics · Phenolic
Bakelite
BAKÉLITE
Electrical insulation & heat resistance
Engineering plastics · Epoxy
FR4 / Glass epoxy
Laminated insulator — electronics & mechanics
Machining materials · Special steels
XC48 / C45
The general engineering standard
