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Dave Biering

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How it Works: Conveyor Roller Bearing

From food packaging and processing to general material handling, the conveyor roller bearing is an underrated superstar of the manufacturing floor. You might even consider it the heart of the whole conveyor assembly. But how does this essential...

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5 Different Types of Plane Bearings (And Common Uses)

I’ve just returned from a great week of customer visits, and had some interesting conversations along the way. At one site, I was asked about the...

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Rulon 641: From Food Processing to Medical Equipment Manufacturing

The food and medical manufacturing industries share many commonalities; most notably, they operate in environments with strict regulations for...

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Rulon® 142 - Exceptional Vibration Resistance and Mechanical Strength

Rulon 142 is an excellent material for high load, high speed linear guideway liners for machine tools. Commonly used as an inexpensive insurance...

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Do You Have Any Tips for Annealing Cast Acrylic?

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Q&A – Do You Have Any Tips for Annealing Cast Acrylic?

We recently had a customer ask us for some tips on annealing cast acrylic. There are definitely some potential pitfalls when working with acrylic in...

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The first fluoropolymer was polytetrafluoroethylene, better known by its abbreviation, PTFE

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What are ‘Fluoropolymers’ and What are their Common Attributes

Fluoropolymers are a family of high-performance plastics characterized by their strong carbon-fluorine (C-F) bonds. This unique atomic structure...

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Slide Bearings for Pipelines and Bridges

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Slide Bearings for Pipelines and Bridges

Slide plate bearings provide support and a low coefficient of friction while allowing an object to move (or slide) freely along a supporting surface....

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Ultracomp Grades Decoded

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Ultracomp Grades Decoded

Ultracomp is a family of laminate wound bearing materials with migratory lubricants added to the resin system. All Ultracomp bearing materials are...

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Blog_20180417Thermal Expansion a Key Consideration in Plane Bearing Design

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Thermal Expansion a Key Consideration in Plane Bearing Design

We are all aware that plastics expand and contract at different rates. When designing plastic plane bearings, one of the most critical considerations...

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UHMW 101: From Molecular Weight to Machining

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UHMW 101: From Molecular Weight to Machining

UHMW remains a hot topic here on Tech Talk, and on our Ask the Experts portal, too. Why is this true? For one, the material offers great value over...

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Which Bearing Types Overcome Dusty Environments?

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The Dust Stops Here: Which Bearing Types Overcome Dusty Environments?

Dust and debris are a challenge to all bearings. but impact some bearing types more than others. Food processing lines, paper mills, construction...

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Why Choose a Career in Plastics Manufacturing?

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Why Choose a Career in Plastics Manufacturing?

Are you a problem solver? I read this interesting article in Design World, which describes manufacturing as one of the best career choices for...

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CJ - Filament Wound Composite Bearings

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6 Reasons to Choose Filament Wound Composite Bearings

Looking for a tough, durable and versatile bearing for an industrial application? A filament wound composite bearing might be just the ticket based...

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