Rexnord® Grey Tough Composite Material GTC Brief Description Primary Components GTC is a high strength, toughened composite material specifically formulated to take constant impact. It's combination of high strength and low stretch make it an excellent material for high speed case incline (or decline) conveyors. Has excellent impact resistance as well as good chemical resistance. Operating Condition Aluminum Dry Water Soap and Water Oil 0.25 0.17 0.12 --- High strength, impact modified composite. General Information Prefix Material GTC Grey Tough Composite Temperature Farenheit min max min dry wet 0 +180 +140 -18 Friction Factors Between Material and Product Product Material Returnable Glass Non-Returnable Plastic (crates, Paper Bottles** Glass Bottles shrink wrap, etc) 0.27 0.20 0.33 0.25 0.18 0.15 NR 0.21 0.14 0.10 NR 0.15 ----NR 0.10 Friction Factors Between Material and Wearstrips Wearstip Material Operating Carbon and Condition UHMWPE Nylatron® Stainless Steel Dry 0.30 0.25 0.25 Water 0.23 0.21 0.21 Soap and Water 0.15 0.15 0.15 Oil 0.10 0.16 0.16 Celsius max dry +82 FDA Approval wet +60 PET Steel 0.25 0.21 0.15 0.10 0.30 0.23 0.15 0.10 No Additional Notes Regulatory Information The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepts certain materials for direct food contact. FDA approved material is compliant to FDA 21 CFR § 177. Rexnord and TableTop are trademarks of Rexnord Industries, LLC. All rights reserved. Nylatron is a registered trademark of Quadrant Engineering Plastics Products. Patent Pending. Rexnord® Material Portfolio **Friction of returnable bottles will vary depending on the quality of the glass, the amount of roughed up surface, etc. EM - MA - 11 GTC NR denotes "not recommended", Dash denotes "combination not tested"