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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 consider, such as thermal expansion, the speeds and feeds of the machine, plus the need to use a...
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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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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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”Why do bearings fail?” It is a pivotal question that we hear all too often. Interestingly, one of the primary reasons for bearing failure is related...
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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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It is a question that is still widely debated ― how do plastic and metal bearing compare? In some industries, plastic is regarded as a premium...
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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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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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I read an interesting article recently that estimated up to 80% of all industrial bearing failures (catastrophic, functional and premature) are...
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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;...
Bonding Rulon® to steel, aluminum and other substrates can be easily achieved, however, surface preparation is critical in order to achieve the best...
Auto design manufacturers are constantly seeking new solutions to help improve the safety and performance of their vehicles. Innovations in 4-wheel...
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In our last post we reviewed the key questions to ask when selecting a liner material for reinforced bearings. Ultimately, the final selection will...
