Saroplast components made with LATI high-performance compounds for technical, sustainable, and precision applications
Industry, R&D, Self-lubricating
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Self-lubricating compound for industrial automation: high performance and zero maintenance

Robotics and Advanced Materials: the Challenge of Wear

In the field of industrial automation, the reliability of gripping systems is essential. Anthropomorphic robots, engaged in object manipulation, perform thousands of cycles per day, generating high stress on the gripper jaws. When these are made of sintered metal, rapid wear of the contact surfaces occurs due to friction and mechanical wear.

From Metal Powder to Self-Lubricating Compound

To solve the problem, the component was completely redesigned: the company Saroplast chose to replace the metal with a next-generation self-lubricating thermoplastic compound, the LATILUB 66-10T Y/15.

This material is composed of:

  • PA66 as the polymer matrix,
  • 10% PTFE (Teflon) to reduce the coefficient of friction,
  • 15% aramid fibers to increase wear resistance.

Concrete Benefits in Robotic Applications

The use of the LATILUB self-lubricating compound has led to significant improvements:

Characteristic

Advantage over metal

Coefficient of friction

Much lower thanks to PTFE

Wear resistance

Increased with aramid fibers

Dimensional stability

Comparable to metal

Quietness

Superior, no noise during cycle

Costs

More economical in production

Maintenance

From every 4 weeks to zero

The new technopolymer jaws ensure a longer operational life without compromising precision and mechanical integrity.

Versatile Materials for Every Need

LATI offers the same self-lubricating formulation on different thermoplastic resins to cover every technical requirement:

Polymer base

Typical applications

PPS

High temperatures and chemical environments

POM

High smoothness and precision

PPA

Resistance to continuous loads

PEEK

Extreme performance and long life

FAQ

When is it advisable to use a self-lubricating compound in robotic systems?
When the application involves cyclic contacts and high wear, as in robotic jaws.

Does PTFE compromise the mechanical properties of the material?
No, if properly combined with reinforcements such as aramid fibers.

Is it possible to use these materials on multiple molds?
Yes, thanks to the excellent fluidity of the compound during molding.

Contact Us

If you are considering solutions to replace wear-prone metals in automated environments, LATI self-lubricating compounds represent a reliable, high-performance, and low-maintenance choice.
Contact us for a technical consultation or to develop a customized application.