Turcite is PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), which is a thermoplastic resin used in industrial applications that require reduction of friction on bearings and moving parts.
· Manufactured in sheets
· Resistant to chemical corrosion & is self-lubricating
· Increases accuracy
· Reduces damage caused by mechanical breakdowns & lubrication failures
· Extends life of mechanical components
· Saves energy
· Improves stick slip performance
Some people say and lubrication gib material as Turkite or Terkite.
· Box way and gib repair
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Fraction
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Decimal
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Metric
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1/64"
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(0.016")
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(.406mm)
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1/32"
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(0.032")
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(.813mm)
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3/64"
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(0.047")
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(1.193mm)
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1/16"
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(0.063")
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(1.6mm)
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3/32"
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(0.094")
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(2.38mm)
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1/8"
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(0.125")
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(3.175mm)
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3/16"
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(0.187")
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(4.750mm)
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1/4"
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(0.250")
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(6.350mm)
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