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Measuring surface tension can be done quite easily in the lab with the use of a goniometer (or surface contact meter). In fact, this is a key service of TriStar’s Surface Modification Division. The process begins by first measuring the baseline...
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We’ve had a few questions lately about the best method of bonding rubber to aluminum before overmolding. It seems this bonding combination poses a...
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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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...
We recently answered a question via our Ask the Experts forum from a client searching for a tape with outstanding wear qualities. Rulon tapes...
