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We provide engineering, custom fabrication and manufacturing of high-performance polymers and self-lubricating bearing materials. Capabilities include design, product selection, prototype, production and surface modification.

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    CJ Bearings                                   

    • Non-lubricated, high-load
    • Longer wearing
    • Resistant to harsh climates and environments
    • Replacement for steel and bronze
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    Ultracomp®                                   

    • High-load, low-speed applications
    • Exceptional resistance to vibration and impact
    • Compressive strength of up to 54,000 psi
    • Fabricated to your specifications
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    TriSteel™                                       

    • Metal backed, self-lubricating
    • Holds up to rigorous requirements
    • Withstands high loads, high speeds and adverse environments
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    Rulon® Plane Bearings                   

    • Durable
    • Wear resistant
    • Self-lubricating
    • High-performance
    • Economical alternative
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    Custom Components                       

    • Precision engineering
    • State-of-the-art fabrication facility with CNC milling, turning and machining
    • Rigid quality control and minimal lead-time
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    Surface Modification                      

    • TriStar is the industry pioneer in developing new techniques to modify the surface of polymers, elastomers and film
    • Decrease cost, enhance manufacturing and increase yield benefits of materials
    • Increase (or even decrease) the bond strength of adhesives, paint, markings, and specialty coatings
    • Environmentally friendly techniques
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    TriStar Plastics Corp.
    More on Crystallinity of PTFE
    Previous blog addressed importance of crystallinity control on PTFE as it relates to porosity, changes in physical strength and dielectric values. More Tri Star testing has shown better detail on the effects of processing and crystallinity. Specific gravity is the primary gage of crystalline or amorphous stages of polymers. In the ...

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    TriStar Plastics to Showcase Surface Modification and Bearings Solutions at Design & Manufacturing South

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