For designers and material engineers seeking stable low‑speed motion and greater consistency in component lifetime, Teijin’s PBN offers a sliding material that delivers reliable performance and high wear resistance under actual operating conditions.

Sliding materials are designed to reduce friction and wear in moving components, enabling smooth and stable mechanical motion. Among them, self‑lubricating engineering plastics with advanced tribological performance are increasingly adopted as lightweight, metal‑replacement materials that offer excellent moldability for complex geometries.

Resins such as PTFE, POM, MC nylon, and PEEK achieve both low friction and high wear resistance by incorporating lubricants or fillers, contributing to maintenance‑free operation and a reduction in component count. Thanks to these advantages, engineering plastics are widely used in bearings, sliders, gears, automotive components, and industrial machinery—applications where smooth and reliable sliding performance is essential.

Although the coefficient of friction is often used as an indicator of sliding performance, actual tribological behavior is strongly influenced by factors such as part geometry, load conditions, and contact pressure. As a result, even materials with a low friction coefficient can exhibit significant wear depending on the application. For applications requiring strong wear resistance, material selection should consider not only numerical friction values but also the balance between surface lubricity and wear durability. From this perspective, choosing materials that achieve a high-level combination of both surface lubricity and wear resistance becomes essential.