{"id":15554,"date":"2017-04-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-02T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lati.com\/from-metal-to-technopolymer-campagnola-chooses-latilub-for-lighter-and-more-durable-pruning-shears\/"},"modified":"2017-04-03T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-04-02T22:00:00","slug":"from-metal-to-technopolymer-campagnola-chooses-latilub-for-lighter-and-more-durable-pruning-shears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lati.com\/en\/from-metal-to-technopolymer-campagnola-chooses-latilub-for-lighter-and-more-durable-pruning-shears\/","title":{"rendered":"From Metal to Technopolymer: Campagnola Chooses LATILUB for Lighter and more Durable Pruning Shears"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"849\"><strong data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"849\">Lightness and Strength: the Key Requirements for Metal Replacement<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1259\">Lightness and strength are fundamental requirements in many industrial sectors engaged in <strong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"967\">metal replacement<\/strong>, namely the substitution of metal with <strong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1054\">high-performance thermoplastic materials<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1058\">These characteristics become even more important when the product is <strong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1147\">portable<\/strong> and used directly by the operator, as in the case of <strong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1258\">battery-powered<\/strong> professional tools.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1264\">\n<h2 data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1334\"><strong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1334\">The Campagnola Project: Innovation and Thermoplastic Materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1742\">This is precisely the challenge faced by <strong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1394\">Campagnola Srl<\/strong> (<a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.campagnola.it\" target=\"_new\" 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maintenance requirements.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2740\">\n<h2 data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2801\"><strong data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2801\">Collaboration with SICAM: Molding and Precision<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"3248\">The processing of the <strong data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2845\">LATILUB compound<\/strong> was entrusted to <strong data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2878\">SICAM Srl<\/strong> (<a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sicam.bo.it\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2918\">sicam.bo.it<\/a>), an Emilian company specializing in <strong data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2992\">technical parts molding<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3040\">precision mold manufacturing<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3044\">Their expertise has allowed for maximizing the properties of <strong data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3123\">PEEK<\/strong>, respecting <strong data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3167\">dimensional tolerances<\/strong> and ensuring flawless molding process, even at high temperatures.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3499\">The result is a <strong data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3334\">compact, quiet, and vibration-free gear train<\/strong> that offers a <strong data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3378\">70% weight reduction<\/strong> compared to the sintered metal version \u2014 a significant advantage in terms of <strong data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3498\">ergonomics and user comfort<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3504\">\n<h2 data-start=\"3506\" data-end=\"3556\"><strong data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3556\">A Successful Example of Metal Replacement<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3558\" data-end=\"3926\">This project demonstrates how <strong data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3637\">high-performance thermoplastic materials<\/strong> can successfully replace metal even in <strong data-start=\"3690\" 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Metal?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4153\" data-end=\"4332\"><strong data-start=\"4155\" data-end=\"4181\">Thermoplastic compounds<\/strong> allow for up to 70% weight reduction, improved ergonomics, and simplified maintenance, while maintaining excellent mechanical and thermal performance.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4334\" data-end=\"4397\"><strong data-start=\"4338\" data-end=\"4397\">What Does &#8220;Self-Lubricating&#8221; Mean in a LATI Material?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4398\" data-end=\"4593\">A <strong data-start=\"4401\" data-end=\"4431\">self-lubricating material<\/strong> contains solid additives, such as <strong data-start=\"4463\" data-end=\"4481\">PTFE or graphite<\/strong>, which reduce friction and wear without the need for external lubricants, increasing component durability.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4595\" data-end=\"4654\"><strong data-start=\"4599\" data-end=\"4654\">What Advantages Does PEEK Offer in LATILUB Materials?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4655\" 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