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In this article, we take a look at some key types of locomotive, rail car, and maintenance of way equipment. Rail Locomotives The locomotive (or “engine”) is the rail vehicle that provides power for each train. Some modern passenger train designs do...
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Rail transportation systems are a great example of a longstanding industry that is always looking for new ways to become more efficient, safer, and...
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Railroads are the oldest form of mechanized transport and one of the original “big businesses” of the American economy. At the turn of the century,...
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In this brief overview of food processing and packaging, we take a look at: Defining the size of the food processing and packaging industry. Looking...
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Food processing is a science-driven industry that demands extensive knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, and the physical properties of various...
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Major food trends have implications for a cluster of related industries. For instance, the rise of plant-based food affects not only restaurants and...
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Why do bearings fail? Unfortunately, there is not one simple, one-size fits all answer to this question. When we evaluate bearing materials for any...
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Thermoset and Thermoplastic materials have similar names, but they have very different properties. In this post, we provide an overview of what makes...
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In this blog post, we highlight TriStar’s application-focused approach to finding the right bearing materials for our client’s needs. For a broader...
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The market for bearings and similar components like bushing and shock absorbers is multi-faceted. On one hand, a variety of non-specialized,...
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Bearings and similar components often have serious implications for the performance and reliability of the design where they are employed. But in...
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For traditional bushing materials like bronze, lubrication is simply a requirement of the material. Lubrication requirements mean not only more...
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This was an excellent question from a customer wondering how long they could store non-etched Rulon materials. Rulon and PTFE Shelf Life: Key Factors...
