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Ultracomp is a family of laminate wound bearing materials with migratory lubricants added to the resin system. All Ultracomp bearing materials are high load, low speed materials designed to operate in extreme conditions without the need for external...
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Rugged Rulon 1337 for slide pads and rolling element retainers When a major manufacturer of vacuum chambers needed to replace failing metal bearings...
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Torlon PAI (Polyamide-Imide) is a high performance, melt-processable thermoplastic and is among the most expensive plastics on the market. Torlon can...
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The latest addition to Saint-Gobain’s Meldin® family of materials, the 7000 series offers a powerful combination of performance characteristics that...
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Applications for high-performance polyimides have always been limited by one concern above all other: cost. But today, Saint-Gobain’s latest series...
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We recently spoke with a marine designer who wanted to explore bearing options for luxury yachts. Like many engineers, she was initially hesitant to...
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TriStar’s Enhanced Materials Division (EMD) offers advanced technologies like plasma surface treatment and specialized polymer filtration membranes....
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A membrane is a thin material that allows some substances through while keeping others out. But with precision engineering, membranes can be...
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What are plasma surface treatments and how can they help materials and components perform their best in demanding applications? By altering the...
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Surface energy in plastics quantifies the disruption of intermolecular bonds in the material. A higher value indicates a stronger affinity between...
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Auto design manufacturers are constantly seeking innovative solutions to improve vehicle safety, reliability, and performance. Today’s advanced...
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Today, the pulp and paper industry is conducting a historic pivot toward packaging materials, as the digital evolution of work and home life...
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Intensive processing is required to turn wood fibers into graphic paper, cardboard, packaging, and a variety of other paper-based products. This blog...
