Rulon 142 is an excellent material for high load, high speed linear guideway liners for machine tools. Commonly used as an inexpensive insurance policy to possible lube failures on machines, Rulon 142 is bonded to the dynamic component on the X-Y-Z...
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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...
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We recently had a customer ask us for some tips on annealing cast acrylic. There are definitely some potential pitfalls when working with acrylic in...
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Fluoropolymers are a family of high-performance plastics characterized by their strong carbon-fluorine (C-F) bonds. This unique atomic structure...
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Slide plate bearings provide support and a low coefficient of friction while allowing an object to move (or slide) freely along a supporting surface....
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We are all aware that plastics expand and contract at different rates. When designing plastic plane bearings, one of the most critical considerations...
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UHMW remains a hot topic here on Tech Talk, and on our Ask the Experts portal, too. Why is this true? For one, the material offers great value over...
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Are you a problem solver? I read this interesting article in Design World, which describes manufacturing as one of the best career choices for...
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Good adhesion of manufactured parts. Whether you want to adhere one part to another, or secure paint to a component, good adhesion can be difficult...
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Have you heard about the newest Rulon formula, Rulon 1834? It’s an exciting addition to the Rulon fluoropolymers product line. You may already know...
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“You want to replace tough bronze bearings with plastic?” This was the comment one of our OEMs heard when attempting to retrofit their metal...
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Have you downloaded your copy of the Robotics and Manufacturing White Paper? It’s a free resource to help you evaluate plastic and metal bearings to...
