Turcite B Replacement Price: What Drives Slideway Liner Cost

A Turcite B replacement quotation is normally built from a technical specification, not a universal price per metre. Two requests that both say replacement liner may require different widths, thicknesses, lengths, colours, packing and machining allowances. Compare equivalent materials and quantities first, then compare the numbers on the quotation.

The main cost drivers

Material and bonding surface

Material cost reflects the PTFE-based slideway compound and the controls used to produce a stable liner. TEBAK supplies the same material family in Blue slideway liner, Green slideway liner, Brown slideway liner and Brick Red slideway liner. Colour is mainly a workshop identifier; also confirm the smooth running face and the chemically etched side prepared for bonding.

A quotation that includes the matching TEBAK Two-Part Epoxy-Adhesive may look higher than a liner-only quotation, but it can be easier to compare when the adhesive system is part of the same repair. Confirm whether adhesive, protective film and packing are included or listed separately.

Dimensions, quantity and workshop waste

Width and thickness affect the material used and the way strip is cut from production stock. Length affects roll material and packing. A cut-to-length piece can reduce workshop cutting work, while a full roll may suit several machines but leaves the rebuilder responsible for layout and waste. Use the slideway liner sheets and strips guide to record the way footprint, finished thickness and total run before requesting a price.

• Separate finished part dimensions from the extra material needed for trimming or finish machining.
• List every piece when one rebuild contains different widths or lengths.
• Ask whether the quoted length is net usable length or includes a cutting allowance.
• Compare total usable area, not only the price per metre.

Packing and transport are part of delivered cost

Long PTFE liner must be protected from creasing, contamination and edge damage. Cut pieces may need flat packing, while rolls need protection against crushing and moisture during handling. Transport cost also depends on package dimensions and destination, so a material-only figure is not the same as delivered cost. Give the delivery country and preferred receiving method when asking for a complete comparison.

How to request a comparable quotation

• State the material family, colour and whether the etched bonding side is required.
• Give width, finished thickness, total length and a piece-by-piece cut list.
• Explain whether the liner will be finish-machined after bonding and how much allowance is needed.
• Ask for liner, adhesive, packing and transport as separate lines where possible.
• Compare the complete delivered specification, then confirm the drawing or sample before production.

Frequently asked questions

• Is Turcite B replacement price based only on thickness? No. Width, length, quantity, cut format, packing, transport and related adhesive can also change delivered cost.
• Is a full roll always cheaper than cut-to-length liner? Not automatically. Compare usable material and workshop labour for the actual repair.
• What should I send for an accurate TEBAK quotation? Send colour, width, finished thickness, total length or cut list, machining allowance, adhesive requirement and delivery country. A drawing or dimensioned photo helps with unusual profiles.