Slideway liner is supplied with one side chemically etched to accept epoxy adhesive. Successful installation is about surface preparation and even clamping pressure — take your time on these two steps and the result will be flat, stable and long-lasting.
Tools and materials you will need
- TEBAK SLIDEWAY liner (correct width and thickness)
- Two-part epoxy adhesive for slideway liner bonding
- Clean cloths and degreaser (acetone or similar)
- Scraper or fine abrasive for surface prep
- Clamps or weighted plates for even pressure
- Milling machine, grinder or scraping tools for finishing
Step 1 — Prepare the metal surface
The steel or cast iron counterface must be clean, dry and free of oil, coolant residue and loose scale. Degrease thoroughly, then create a suitable roughness for the adhesive — a light abrasive treatment or scrape improves bond strength. Follow the adhesive manufacturer's surface preparation instructions.
Step 2 — Cut the liner to size
Cut the liner slightly oversize with the etched side identified. PTFE-based material cuts cleanly with a sharp knife or fine saw. Leave a small allowance so the finished piece can be trimmed or machined to final dimension after bonding.
Step 3 — Apply adhesive and bond
Mix the two-part epoxy adhesive according to the manufacturer's ratio and pot life. Apply a uniform, thin coat to the etched side of the liner (and optionally to the metal surface). Position the liner and apply even clamping pressure across the full area — uneven pressure produces air pockets and weak spots.
Step 4 — Cure
Hold the assembly clamped for the full cure time specified by the adhesive manufacturer. Do not rush this stage — moving the machine too early will shift the liner and ruin the bond.
Step 5 — Finish machine to tolerance
After curing, finish the liner by milling, grinding or scraping to the required tolerance. Final scraping restores the bearing surface grade and, if you are re-lining a machine that is scraped, a scraping paste is used to mark high spots during this stage.
Need the liner and adhesive kit?
We supply the liner, bonding adhesive and scraping paste together — ask for a kit quote with your sizes.
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