This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) provides guidelines for the application of polymeric bearings/wear rings for linear actuation systems. Design considerations are included for recommended fit and function in conjunction with material selection and load bearing capability.
Rationale: Guidelines for the application of polymeric bearings in linear actuators do not exist in the form of an SAE document, and therefore this document is needed in order to establish consistency and good practice within the Aerospace industry.
