Traction and compression dictate the life of the pinch rolls which feed strip into tube forming operations. Strip edges tend to cause more wear on the roll surface, which can lead to marking during strip width changes. The TRIBOLITE^® 21 coating has eliminated this problem and extended life cycle by a factor of 5 or more.

Radial lipseals are used in power transmission products to protect bearings with lubricant loss and contaminant intrusion. Seal wear accounts for a large percentage of bearing failures when these two objectives are not maintained. TRIBOLITE^® coated seal rings reduce seal wear by providing a superior counterface for oil lubricated sliding against the elastomeric lip.

Intermodal rail freight systems have put new demands on both rails and cars. The "slackless" articulated connector has taken the backlash out of car-to-car connections, but wear control and maintenance of this mechanism is vital to the performance of these systems. SEA has used PTA welded TRIBOLITE^® on the spherical ring component, and ongoing tests have indicated superior wear resistance.