Composite | EC

Eclipse EC materials are unique in the fact that they are manufactured by combining structural fabrics with resin. A true composite material, EC formulations utilize the abrasion resistance of woven fabrics with the compressive rigidity of thermosetting resin. The resulting material offers exceptional compressive strength characteristics that lend themselves directly to being used as wear components. As such, EC materials are most commonly specified for wear rings, thrust washers, and linear guides. These materials display compressive strengths double or triple those of high cost engineering plastics. What this means in practice, is that highly load-capable, high wearing bearings can be designed with minimal footprint. Additionally, since less raw material is required to perform the same load function, EC materials should be considered on a cost effective basis as well.

Eclipse EC wear components make a perfect complement to Eclipse seals and scrapers particularly in reciprocating applications such as hydraulic cylinders. In addition to the standard EC131 formulation, Eclipse offers high temperature resin and internally lubricated versions. Eclipse EC materials can be found in applications such as automotive transmissions, process impeller shafts as well as water service in marine and dam applications