A copper-zinc alloy contains 59.0 to 65.0% Cu, 2.5 to 4.0% Mn, 1.2 to 2.5% Al, 0.5 to 2.0% Si, 0.2 to 1.0% Fe, 0 to 1.0% Pb, 0 to 1.5% Ni, 0 to 0.2% Sn, balance Zn and unavoidable impurities. The zinc alloy has excellent temperature resistance and surfaces produced by machining have a considerably reduced surface roughness.

The present disclosure relates to a low friction bearing liner for a solenoid that may include a core layer, a first outer layer overlying a first surface of the core layer, a second outer layer overlying the first outer layer, a first inner layer overlying a second surface of the core layer that is opposite of the first surface of the core layer, and a second inner layer overlying the first inner layer. The first outer layer and the first inner layer may include a fluoropolymer material and may have a melt flow rate of at least about 2 g/10 min at 372° C. The second outer layer and the second inner layer may include a fluoropolymer material distinct from the fluoropolymer material of the first outer layer and may have a surface coefficient of friction of not greater than about 0.2.

A method for manufacturing a sliding layer of a slide bearing includes applying any of the following alloys and/or materials, namely SnSb8Cu4, SnSb12Cu6Zn, CuSn12Ni2, CuAl10Fe1, tin and aluminum bronzes, aluminum materials and alloys made therefrom, to a base body in a laser-based application process, wherein the alloy and/or material for application is in the form of a powder or compacted powder or as a wire.

A sliding member including an overlay capable of realizing good fatigue resistance while preventing interlayer peeling. The sliding member including an overlay formed of an alloy plating film of Bi and Sb, wherein Bi—Sb oxide is formed on a surface of the overlay.

A landing leg assembly for a heavy duty commercial vehicle includes a first leg member defining an interior space, a second leg member telescopingly engaging the first leg member and movable between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the first leg member, a gear assembly at least partially located within the interior space of the first leg member and operably coupled to the second leg member and configured to receive an input from a user to move the first leg member between the retracted and extended positions, the gear assembly including a shaft member and a gear member fixed for rotation with the shaft member, and an integral, single-piece bearing member including a bore that rotatably receives the shaft member, wherein the bearing member comprises a powdered metal and is directly welded to the first leg member.

A spherical bearing having an outer ring and an inner ring respectively including an inner surface and an outer surface that are in contact with one another. Moreover, the material of the outer ring provides an alloy having the formula NiCr19Fe18Nb or an alloy having the formula X6NiCrTiMoVB25-15-2.

A ball joint having an outer ring and an inner ring respectively including an interior surface and an exterior surface in contact one against the other. The outer ring including two opposite radial front faces axially delimiting the interior surface and two diametrically opposite notches formed on the interior surface and opening onto one of the front faces. Furthermore, the material of the outer ring includes an alloy with the formula NiCr19Fe18Nb or an alloy with the formula X6NiCrTiMoVB25-15-2 and the material of the inner ring includes an alloy with the formula CoCr29W5.

An electromagnetic actuating device. The device includes an electromagnetic coil including a central recess extending in an axial direction, a cylindrical pole tube inserted into the central recess and provided with a magnetic separation point, an armature situated displaceably in the pole tube, the armature being movable by an actuation of the electromagnetic coil, the armature being mounted in the pole tube in a sleeve-shaped bearing foil inserted into the pole tube, the bearing foil including an inner side facing toward the armature and used as a sliding surface and an outer side facing toward the cylindrical pole tube. It is provided that the bearing foil is coated at least on the inner side using a first layer made of perfluoroalkoxy polymer. A manufacturing method for such an electromagnetic actuating device is also described.

A drive device including at least one motor and at least one additional drive component from the group of a transmission, a torque converter, a clutch and/or a brake, wherein the at least one motor and/or the at least one additional drive component includes a control means which changes the torque transmission and which includes at least one illuminant and a material that influences the torque transmission and that includes at least one light-stabilized dynamic material (LSDM). The control means is configured to change the torque transmission by actuating the illuminant, which radiates onto the light-stabilized dynamic material (LSDM). A robot includes at least one such drive device.

An apparatus and method for assembling a split sleeve onto a shaft. The split sleeve apparatus provides a first and second arcuate portion with each having a partial cylindrical configuration. The first and second arcuate portions have at least one finger extending circumferentially outward from their opposing ends. The at least one finger from each of the first and second arcuate portions complementarily engage one another to form a continuous cylinder. At least one aperture extends longitudinally through the at least one finger of the first and second arcuate portions. A dowel rod extends through the at least one aperture for connecting the first and second arcuate portions to form the cylinder. The first and second arcuate portions are fabricated from a material having heat expansion characteristics that allow the material to expand when heated during assembly and to contract when cooled creating an interference fit with the shaft.