Abstract: A sliding element according to the invention comprises from approximately 30 to approximately 80% of fine and coarse graphite powders, from approximately 0.5 to 30% of lead-containing powder, and from 15 to 45% of an organic resin binder, all percentages being by weight based on the weight of the hot pressed body. Due to incorporation of both graphite carbon powder and lead-containing powder in to the organic resin binder, the conformability, wear resistance and low friction properties of the sliding element are superior to those obtained by a single addition of the graphite carbon or lead powder alone.

Abstract: A sliding element according to the invention comprises from approximately 30 to approximately 80% of a graphite powder, from approximately 0.5 to 30% of lead-containing powder, and from 15 to 45% of an organic resin binder, all percentages being by weight based on the weight of the hot pressed body. Due to incorporation of both graphite carbon powder and lead-containing powder to the organic resin binder, the conformability, wear resistance and low friction properties of the sliding element are superior to those obtained by a single addition of the graphite carbon or lead powder alone.

Abstract: A shaft-sealing sliding member which is formed by thermal compression molding by using the mixture consisting of graphite component powder, synthetic resin binder and boron nitride powder. The shaft-sealing sliding member is excellent in several properties such as self-lubricating property and wear resistance. In order to improve these characteristic properties, if necessary, one member or both of silicon dioxide and silicate may be added to the above mixed material.