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Fluoropolymers are a family of high-performance plastics characterized by their strong carbon-fluorine (C-F) bonds. This unique atomic structure imparts a range of desirable properties, such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, and electrical...
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Waterproof bearings are bearings designed to operate in wet, submerged, or saltwater environments without corroding, losing lubrication, or changing...
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Plastic bonding is the process of joining a plastic component to another plastic or to a different substrate, such as metal, using an adhesive. A...
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Conveyor systems usually get attention only when something stops moving. But in food processing, packaging, and pharmaceutical production, a failed...
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We are all aware that plastics expand and contract at different rates. However, in bearing design, thermal expansion is not just a material property,...
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Sheaves can appear mechanically simple: a grooved wheel guiding a rope, cable, or belt under load. In service, however, a sheave operates as part of...
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Sheave engineering always has a marked impact on mechanical system performance, and these engineering decisions become particularly complex in...
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Pulleys may be one of the most recognizable machines in existence. From elementary physics classrooms to massive industrial cranes, the pulley is...
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Industry research shows that up to 80% of all industrial bearing failures; catastrophic, functional, or premature; are related to improper...
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In this blog post, we highlight TriStar’s application-focused, consultative engineering approach to finding the right plastic and composite bearing...
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It’s a question that continues to be widely debated: how do plastic bearings compare to metal bearings? In some industries, engineered plastics are...
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Following up on our post about food bearings and the Food Safety Modernization Act, we’re diving into one of the toughest food-processing...
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Looking for a tough, durable and maintenance-free versatile bearing for demanding industrial applications? A filament wound composite bearing might...
