Dave Biering

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...

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Recognizing The Three Types of Bond Failure

In the last few weeks we’ve reviewed the importance of having a good bond adhesion in order to ensure proper device performance. But it is just as...

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Preparing Fluoropolymers for Bonding With Plasma Treatment

We are often asked about which method is best for preparing fluoropolymers for a bonding application. The most critical step is bonding is to ensure...

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Plasma Surface Modification vs. Corona Treatment

A question was posed to our Ask the Experts line wondering about the differences between plasma surface modification and corona treatment. While...

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Increasing adhesion on hard-to-bond materials like Delrin

Question: How do I bond Delrin to other materials? Delrin (also known as Acetal, Polyocymethylene (POM), polyacetal, and polyformaldehyde) is an...

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5 Common Gases to Render Polymer Surfaces Hydrophilic

Functional groups via plasma processing Here is a quick review of five gases that create polar entities on a polymer surface to render it hydrophilic...

PTFE-filled Fluoroloy H

I recently had a call about Fluoroloy H from one of our engineering partners. Fluoroloy H is also known as Rulon H, and is one of the leading...

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Turcite Materials – Common Applications

Q&A Can you tell me about the acetal Turcite for industrial use? What are some common applications? Turcite™ is a family of materials made from both...

Plastic Bearings and Coefficient of Friction

We all realize that friction generates heat, and heat can be problematic for plastic plane bearings. So how can you choose the right plastic bearing...