Is Teflon legal?

[mrjones2014]

Originally Posted by Mk.32

Just wondering, why Teflon bearings? and not ball bearings which I assume are legal and would perform better.

Also this is an FTC question just for anyone that didn't catch that.

ummm, ball bearings would work, thats why.... ball bearings are more of a joint in themselves. Teflon bearings would just go between two pieces of metal.

[PhantomPhyxer]

First you should ask this question. What is the advantage of using Teflon over either a oil impreginated bronze bushing or a standard ball bearing?

What is the load that is going to be applied to this joint?

Will the Teflon carry that load with a safety factor?

What are the material properties of the Teflon I am using.

http://www.ptfeparts.com/dupont/teflonlink8.htm