Gatke Bearings & Phenolic Laminates
"Gatke" Phenolic Bearings and Laminates
Gatke molded fabric bearings and special molded shapes exhibit outstanding strength and wear properties that will far outlast metal! Gatke materials are formulated to withstand the most demanding applications. Made of high-strength fabrics and special long-lasting resin compounds that are molded under heat and extreme high pressure the resultant Gatke materials have density, uniformity, structural qualities and dimensional stability not attainable by conventional methods. Combining performance data from countless exhaustive tests with actual service results under a great range of widely varied conditions, Gatke has developed engineering standards covering all kinds of applications for Gatke bearing and wear applications.

Flat molded plates are used in numerous wear, impact and pressure applications. The unique properties of Gatke materials along with the ease of fabricating parts into numerous configurations, makes Gatke an excellent choice for your critical wear applications.
Unique Features Not Found In Other Materials
  • Excellent Resiliency
  • Lightweight
  • Longer Wear Life
  • Less Downtime
  • No Scoring or Galling
  • Lower Friction
  • No Cold Flow
  • Materials Available for High Temperature Applications
  • High Impact Strength
  • Unaffected by Most Chemicals
  • High Dielectric strength
  • Water, Oil Grease or Self-Lubricating