GREEN-LOOP demonstrates the manufacturing of wood composite bearings for Appliance and Tooling Industry.
Wood composite bearings for the Appliance and Tooling Industry are demonstrated in a bio-plastic manufacturing system (injection system).
The wood composite bearing is first validated at laboratory scale. The reinforcement of the matrix by natural wood fibers/particles is then studied, as well as the curing of the biopolymers. Once optimized friction, wear, and lifetime of the wood composites are obtained, representative samples or components are manufactured and integrated into real condition tests.
The manufacturing innovation is based on microwave technology. Characterization and standardization activities are undertaken, and the entire value chain is monitored by the environmental and circularity partners, who ensure sustainable manufacturing practices.
This value chain could be replicated in other sectors such as building and material logistics.
Advantage of the product over conventional materials:
- The bearings completely derived from regenerative resources.
- They are eco-friendly.
- They are lubrificated only with water or with bio-lubrificants.