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Food processing is a science-driven industry that demands extensive knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, and the physical properties of various foods and agricultural products. It also requires the ability to engineer equipment capable of...
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Major food trends have implications for a cluster of related industries. For instance, the rise of plant-based food affects not only restaurants and...
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Thermoset and Thermoplastic materials have similar names, but they have very different properties. In this post, we provide an overview of what makes...
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Bearings and similar components often have serious implications for the performance and reliability of the design where they are employed. But in...
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For traditional bushing materials like bronze, lubrication is not optional, it’s a requirement of the material. Lubrication requirements mean not...
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This was an excellent question from a customer wondering how long they could store non-etched Rulon materials. Rulon and PTFE Shelf Life: Key Factors...
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From food packaging and processing to general material handling, the conveyor roller bearing is an underrated superstar of the manufacturing floor....
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I’ve just returned from a great week of customer visits, and had some interesting conversations along the way. At one site, I was asked about the...
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The food and medical manufacturing industries share many commonalities; most notably, they operate in environments with strict regulations for...
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Our Ultraflon M18+ is a hyper-hydrophobic PTFE membrane that can be used to separate gas from liquid. There are several of these membranes on the...
Rulon 142 is an excellent material for high load, high speed linear guideway liners for machine tools. Commonly used as an inexpensive insurance...
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When discussing enhanced materials we often use terms like “hydrophilic/hydrophobic” and “oleophilic/oleophobic.” Just what do these terms mean...
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There is usually a good correlation between bonding and wetting. Wettability can be defined as “the ability of a solid surface to reduce the surface...
