3 min read
Bearings and similar components play a critical role in overall equipment performance, reliability, and service life. Yet in many designs, material selection is treated as a secondary decision; often driven by habit rather than engineering analysis....
Read More
2 min read
In recent years, fiber-reinforced composites have emerged as a viable alternative to traditional bronze plain bearings, and for good reason. As...
2 min read
I had a great conversation this week about bearing selection and one of the most misunderstood but critical design variables: press fit. Press fit is...
3 min read
A designer of offshore marine products recently asked us: “What are the advantages of plastic waterproof bearings?” The short answer: plastic...
1 min read
In a recent conversation with a bearing manufacturer, I gained valuable insights into the world of low-friction bearings. These bearings can...
1 min read
Which liner material is best for my application? This is a question that we often hear from our manufacturing partners. To determine the most...
1 min read
Plastics are an integral part of our daily lives and are widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, medical, and...
3 min read
Ultracomp is a family of laminate wound bearing materials with migratory lubricants added to the resin system. All Ultracomp bearing materials are...
2 min read
Rugged Rulon 1337 for slide pads and rolling element retainers When a major manufacturer of vacuum chambers needed to replace failing metal bearings...
2 min read
Torlon PAI (Polyamide-Imide) is a high performance, melt-processable thermoplastic and is among the most expensive plastics on the market. Torlon can...
2 min read
The latest addition to Saint-Gobain’s Meldin® family of materials, the 7000 series offers a powerful combination of performance characteristics that...
2 min read
Applications for high-performance polyimides have always been limited by one concern above all other: cost. But today, Saint-Gobain’s latest series...
3 min read
We recently spoke with a marine designer who wanted to explore bearing options for luxury yachts. Like many engineers, she was initially hesitant to...
