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About RBC Transport Dynamics

RBC Transport Dynamics, Santa Ana CA RBC Transport Dynamics (TDC) was founded in 1955 and is located in Santa Ana, CA. RBC Transport Dynamics is recognized as the World Leader in self-lubricating liner systems™. TDC was the original inventor of the self-lubricating lined spherical bearing, with the first application developed in 1957 for the Chevrolet Corvette suspension joint. Boeing later adopted this newly developed self-lubricating liner technology, and soon it was used extensively throughout the aerospace industry. TDC designs and manufactures a full line of plain bearings, rod ends, journal bearings (bushings), spherical bearings, links, and specialty assemblies.

Plain bearings are primarily offered with our proprietary PTFE self-lubricating liner systems, although metal-to-metal options are also available. Transport Dynamics offers over 50 different proprietary self-lubricating liner systems. The correct liner system is selected based upon the load, wear, and temperature conditions in the application. These self-lubricating liners include TDC’s Fibriloid® liner which is universally recognized as the Gold Standard for self-lubricating liner systems. A TDC liner can be bonded to almost any metallic substrate to provide a fretting buffer as part of TDC’s “Bond Only” service to our customers. Additionally, TDC liner performance can be enhanced using hard, smooth coatings that can be applied to mating bearing surfaces. For highly loaded applications the Fibriloid® liner which is SAE AS81820 and AS81934 Type A (100,000 cycles) approved is the preferred standard. The proprietary Fabroid®X liner system is the most widely specified self-lubricating liner for high temperature applications (in excess of 600°F).

TDC manufactures plain bearings in conventional swaged outer race configurations, or as load slot entry configurations. The aerospace grade materials used include 440C, 17-4PH, 15-5PH, PH13-8Mo, Stellite®, Inconel®, titanium and aluminum. Other material options are readily available.

The breadth of applications serviced includes aircraft gas turbine engines, commercial and military aircraft, helicopter, landing gear, space vehicles, alternative energy (ground power & wind) and military/defense, including hypersonic missiles. TDC is considered to be an Engineered Solutions Provider with extensive applications engineering and testing support.

The core competencies of TDC include milling, grinding, swaging, bonding, special processes (passivation, cadmium plate, dry film lubricant, High Velocity Oxy Fuel (HVOF) coatings), staking and extensive non-destructive testing (NDT). TDC is a multi-year Boeing Performance Excellence Award (BPEA) winning supplier to Boeing.

Trademark Information
Inconel® is registered trademark of Inco Alloys International Inc., Corp. of Huntington West Virginia
Stellite® is a registered trademark of Kennametal Inc. of Latrobe, Pennsylvania

Products

Catalogs and Brochures

MS Spherical Bearings, Transport Dynamics

Self-Lubricating Spherical Bearings qualified to AS81820.

There are 4 part number series:

MS14101 (Narrow Grooved)
MS14102 (Wide Chamfered)
MS14103 (Wide Grooved)
MS14104 (Narrow Chamfered)

The "AS" prefix Procurement Specification are direct equivalents.

Typical Applications:

General Purpose (Broad Range)
Contacting Lip Seals offer positive retention of lubrication and exclusion of contaminants.
Aircraft – flight controls, landing gear, aircraft doors, engines
Industrial

Features:

Maintenance Free – no intervening maintenance (re-lubrication).
Also available Type A approved (100,000 cycles) featuring the proprietary Fibriloid® liner which is recognized as the Gold Standard in the aerospace industry.
Temperature Range: -65°F to +325°F
Corrosion Resistant

Spherical Plain Bearings, Transport Dynamics

We offer a full line of Standard and Custom Spherical Plain Bearings both in Metal-to-Metal and Self-Lubricating versions. Configurations include Swaged, Loader Slot, Split Ball, and High Misalignment designs.

Spherical Plain Bearings are best suited for high load, pivoting or angular misalignment and low velocity oscillations in applications such as:

Hydraulic Actuator Rod Ends
Steering Linkage and Suspensions
Articulated Joints
Heavy Equipment and other Severe Duty applications

Benefits Include:

Supports higher loads than rolling element bearings
Smaller size for the same performance as compared to rolling element bearings
Maintenance-free option
- World Leader in Self-Lubricating Liner Systems™

Links and Rod Ends, Transport Dynamics

We offer a full line of Custom Designed Links and Rod End Bearings both in Metal-to-Metal and Self-Lubricating versions. Configurations include Solid Links, Welded Links, Turn-Buckle Rod End Assemblies and Rod End Bearings with Spherical Bearing Cartridges.

Transport Dynamics Links and Rod End Bearings are best suited for high load, pivoting or angular misalignment and low velocity oscillations in applications such as:

High Temperature or High Loaded Linkages
Hard to access Articulated Joints
Steering or Suspension and other Severe Duty uses

Benefits Include:

Maintenance-free versions eliminate the need to re-lubricate and removes the need for lubrication fittings
Corrosion Resistant
High Strength and Ductility
High Temperature Capability

FibriloidCR™ Series, Plain Bearings for Space Applications

The FibriloidCR™ series of cryogenic rated bearings and rod ends features the proprietary Fibriloid® liner, which is widely recognized as the most versatile and best performing self-lubricating liner in the aerospace industry. The FibriloidCR™ series has been tested and flight proven to support rigorous application requirements assuring optimal performance in space environments

Transport Dynamics FibriloidCR™ series is best suited for high load, pivoting or angular misalignment operation at low oscillation in Space Launch Vehicle and Satellite applications:

Propulsion
- Booster Engines
Turbo Pumps
Actuators
Fuel Tanks
Landing Gear

Benefits Include:

Maintenance-Free – no intervening maintenance required (re-lubrication).
Superior wear performance
Low coefficient of friction at operating temperature
Wide temperature range (°F): -320° (Cryogenic Range) to +450°

For more information on the FibriloidCR™ series, please explore our catalog, white paper and promotional flyer attached below.

FibriloidCR™ Series
Specifications and
Ordering

FibriloidCR™ Series
Bearings for the
New Space Mission

FibriloidCR™ Series
Plain Bearings for
Space Applications

RBC^® Aerospace Wear Strips: X-Guard™ | How To Prevent Fretting, Corrosion & Extend Materials Life Span

Discover RBC^® Aerospace Wear Strips: X-Guard™ – a revolutionary product designed to combat fretting and corrosion while significantly extending the lifespan of mating components. This flight proven wear strip material can be supplied in a wide range of thicknesses, ranging from .005” to .120” thick, and it can even be color matched to meet your specific application requirements. X-Guard™ Wear Strips can also be tailored to accommodate a wide range of coefficient of friction requirements in the most demanding space, industrial, military, and commercial flight applications. RBC^® Aerospace X-Guard™ Wear Strips are an integral part of RBC^®’s stress corrosion and fretting protection initiative.

Contact wearstrips@rbcbearings.com today to eliminate fretting and corrosion from your application!

Additonal Information

ArmorGuard^™ Stress Corrosion and Fretting Protection	AS81820 Self-Lubricating Spherical Bearings	Fabroid^® X High Temperature, Low Friction (Engine)	Fiberglide^® VI
FibriloidCR^™ Series Specifications and Ordering	FibriloidCR^™ Series Bearings for the New Space Mission	FibriloidCR^™ Series Plain Bearings for Space Applications	Liner Systems Brochure
RBC Plain Bearings Liner Information	Transport Dynamics Self-Lubricating Liners	X GuardSL^™ Fretting Buffer