D.S. Brown can efficiently design, manufacture and test Versiflex™ high-load multi-rotational (Versiflex™ HLMR) pot and disc style, spherical and elastomeric bearing assemblies for all types of construction.
Answer: Many factors affect the service life of PTFE such as thickness, temperature, sliding speed, pressure, and whether or not a filler material is specified. “Design Guide for Bridges for Service Life,” a TRB publication, provides guidance on this subject and can be downloaded for free using the following link: https://nap.nationalacademies.org/download/22617
