Dave Biering

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Counterfeit Rulon Bearings and Material Failure – What can go wrong?

Have you downloaded your free copy of our Rulon technical paper, How to Recognize Genuine and Avoid Counterfeit? This paper was developed as a...

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Q&A – Machining plastics – what do I need to know?

This question came into our Ask the Experts portal and it bears repeating. There are many variables when it comes to machining plastics that one must...

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Rulon Reels In Custom Fishing Components

Here’s a fishing tale about the one that didn’t get away! Our team worked with a high-end fishing manufacturer to design a whole new reel drag...

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Waterproof Bearings: CJ Resists Corrosion and Moisture

Is corrosion a problem in your marine bearing application? Are excessive loads or speeds a challenge? Need a material to resist sea spray, barnacle...

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Q&A - What is a sleeve bearing?

This is a simple question that is worth repeating. Sleeve bearings are the most common type of plane bearing, and are suitable for use in a range of...

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Common Types of Plastic Bearings

Our plastic bearing blog has covered hundreds of topics over the years ― everything from questions on the surface energy of plastics to the...

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Trilon Modified UHMW – Ideal for Custom Components

A question was recently posted to our portal asking about Trilon as a custom component. Trilon is a modified-UHMW that gives superior wear in...

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Tech Tip: 5 Common Signs of Bearing Failure

Why do bearings fail? This is a common manufacturing question, but one that is not always easy to answer. Failure can be a result of many factors;...

Q&A: How can I Bond Rulon? See a Demonstration!

Bonding Rulon® to steel, aluminum and other substrates can be easily achieved, however, surface preparation is critical in order to achieve the best...

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Reinforced Plane Bearings: The Pros and Cons of Different Liners

In our last post we reviewed the key questions to ask when selecting a liner material for reinforced bearings. Ultimately, the final selection will...

Rulon Bearing Tape = 500x Industry Standard for Wear Resistance

We recently answered a question via our Ask the Experts forum from a client searching for a tape with outstanding wear qualities. Rulon tapes...

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Machining Rulon® - 8 Techniques to Finish Stock Material

You’ve identified the ideal Rulon formula for your application, and now need some advice on achieving the best machining technique to fit your...