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TENMAT/Railko is a leading manufacturer of specialized thermoset and thermoplastic materials for a wide variety of industrial bearing and wearing applications. The changing requirements of industry have resulted in expanding into structural sub-assemblies which are supplied to both vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers.
Thermoplastics
Ball Joints
TENMAT/Railko low friction materials are most suitable for use in suspension ball seats where the locked-in lubricants work for the life of the component, eliminating the need for additional lubrication.
Steering Columns
A variety of upper and lower steering column bushes are designed to give axial and radial location, with cost effective snap-in features. Lower steering column boot seals give a low cost, low friction seal between the steering column shaft and the rubber boot for noise free operation.
Gearshifts
A combination of design experience and plastics know-how combine to give many innovative gear shift solutions. This results in fewer components and cost effective assembly. The flexible design concept of the ball seat gives a rattle-free and smooth gear shift operation.
Pedal Boxes
TENMAT/Railko PV80 material is used extensively by major European vehicle manufacturers for pedal box pivot bushes on cars, trucks and vans. PV80 gives a low friction, non-squeak component for the expected life of the vehicle. This is most important in today ’s NVH critical vehicles.
Design
TENMAT believes in forging partnerships with its customers at the concept stage to ensure that the optimum design is achieved to meet the specification. The engineering design department and sales engineering team combine to provide the automotive industry with a design service second to none.
R&D
TENMAT’s R&D facilities are available for both material and component testing. Simultaneous engineering is employed during all stages of development to produce components which are fit for function.
Quality
TENMAT prides itself on achieving quality standards accepted by all industries worldwide. Through the company ’s policy of ‘Never Ending Improvement ’ TENMAT intends to maintain its position as a World Class Supplier, exceeding customer expectations.
