Composite Bearings for Aerospace | TriStar Plastics

Products
- Advanced polymers allows a simple, reliable and economical alternative to rolling element bearings. TriStar offers a wide range of products that are ideal for non-lubricated, high-load applications in a variety of climates and operating environments.
Solutions
- Engineers face serious challenges when deciding which bearing materials to select. Plastic and composite materials effectively eliminate many of the issues associated with using metal bearings, while also providing benefits in cost-effectiveness and self-lubrication.
Industries
- With TriStar as your
  in-house engineering department, we can help you streamline maintenance, reduce costs, and improve equipment performance. We take the time to understand your specific requirements and then help you find the right product for your application.
Engineering
- With capabilities including component engineering consulting, material selection, prototyping, manufacturing, and surface modification, our in-house engineers will help you find cost-effective, performance improving solutions for your next project.
About Us
- Established in 1982, TriStar Plastics Corp. provides engineering, custom fabrication and manufacturing of high-performance polymers, composites and self-lubricating bearing materials. With engineering and sales offices coast to coast we stand ready to serve you.
Resources
- As your in-house engineering department, our goal is to provide the broadest range of resources to help you find solutions for your most challenging applications.

As a longtime provider of bearings for aircraft ranging from helicopters to military jets and even space components, TriStar Plastics can help you select the right bearing material to meet your specific aerospace needs.

Aerospace applications require composite materials that:

Bear high loads
Perform effectively without lubrication
Meet or exceed stringent regulatory standards
Can handle the stresses of repeated takeoffs and landings
Resist wear caused by extreme friction and/or vibration

In addition, our Surface Modification division offers material treatments designed to increase the performance and reliability of a range of materials in specialized aerospace applications. We've used plasma treatments to improve the aerodynamic properties of drone aircraft wings and also to optimize the bonding of metal to rubber in the manufacture of jet engine wire clips.