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Dust and debris pose a serious challenge to bearing performance, but impact some bearing types more than others. Environments such as food processing lines, paper mills, and construction sites produce airborne contaminants that can clog, abrade, and...
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Cleaning can be a critical first step in many manufacturing processes, particularly for the medical, aerospace, and electronics industries. Proper...
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PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) is one of the most popular and widely utilized fluoropolymers in the world, known for its remarkable properties like...
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Why do bearings fail? Unfortunately, there isn’t a one-size fits all answer. When we evaluate bearing materials and performance for any application,...
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”Why do bearings fail?” It’s one of the most common and costly questions engineers face. According to industry studies, one of the primary causes of...
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“An unprecedented number of new semiconductor wafer fabrication plants are now under construction or planned in the United States. These reflect...
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The etching and plasma deposition process is one of the most complex aspects of semiconductor manufacturing. The efficiency and yield of these...
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From cars to computers to medical devices, today’s world is built on semiconductors. The TriStar team has gotten to know this industry up close in...
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In recent years, fiber-reinforced composites have emerged as a viable alternative to traditional bronze plain bearings, and for good reason. As...
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Plastics are an integral part of our daily lives and are widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, medical, and...
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A designer of offshore marine products recently asked us: “What are the advantages of plastic waterproof bearings?” The short answer: plastic...
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In a recent conversation with a bearing manufacturer, I gained valuable insights into the world of low-friction bearings. These bearings can...
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Which liner material is best for my application? This is a question that we often hear from our manufacturing partners. To determine the most...
