What is AEROTOUGH® GF?
AeroTough® GF (ATGF) is a proprietary self-lubricating polymer. We design and manufacture grease-free bearing components out of ATGF. AeroTough® GF bushings can reduce your maintenance costs drastically. Lubrication is built into the polymer formulation, so no grease or oil is ever required for their operation. Corrosion is therefore eliminated and non-existent.
Our formulation for AeroTough® GF includes molecules that provide built-in lubrication and a low coefficient of friction. AeroTough® is easily machined, so it's a perfect material to use in making bushings and bearings.
AeroTough® GF polymer parts are only 1/7 of the weight of equivalent bronze or steel parts. The lower weight provides energy savings through reduced fuel consumption. Contamination of the environment with grease or oil is eliminated. Engine carbon emissions are reduced through improved energy efficiency.
Blaine Field, President of Brant Aero, a one-stop service for almost every GA aircraft type and avionics manufacturer, shares his experiences with Marsh Brothers innovative grease-free products. Blaine explains why Marsh Brothers grease-free bearings and seals are a worthwhile investment for aircraft owners, providing a safer operation, and less maintenance costs in the long run.
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FAA APPROVES MBA’S KING AIR FLAP ROLLER BEARINGS FOR COMMERCIAL USE
Marsh Brothers Aviation’s (MBA) new King Air Flap Roller Bearing kit has been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for commercial use on USA-registered King Air aircraft. FAA approval, which follows Transport Canada (TC) approval in July last year, paves the way for US-based operators and maintenance organizations to replace seizure-prone greased needle flap rollers with a more robust, self-lubricating, grease-free bearing solution.
CJ Aerospace Orders King Air Grease-Free Polymer Flap Roller Kits as Demand Soars
Canada’s Marsh Brothers Aviation has secured a contract to supply its new King Air Flap Roller Kit to Australia’s leading Aircraft Spare Parts Distributor. Marsh Brothers Aviation (MBA) has reached a milestone agreement with Sydney-based CJ Aerospace to supply retrofit kits for trial installation at two maintenance facilities. These kits will replace the greased original flap roller bearings on two King Air 200/300 series aircraft. Each kit comprises 16 rollers.
