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We’ve got an exciting new addition to our plastic fabrication shop – a new coordinate measuring machine! Today I want to share some of the benefits of this new equipment, and explore how it can help you realize your product design dream. Our new...
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Are you ready for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)? The clock is ticking — and most manufacturers need to be in full compliance with the...
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Have you been following the evolution of 3D/additive printing? It’s changing the traditional model of plastic manufacturing. Once used as a simple...
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Self-lubricating bearings are a proven way to reduce maintenance costs, extend equipment life, and ensure consistent performance across industries...
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Surface finish is one of the primary considerations in bearing design, since it has a direct impact on the performance of the final product. And...
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We are often asked about what can be expected when you use a Rulon bearing or any PTFE in high temperatures. Many things can occur, and it varies...
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Aircraft bearings have strict requirements for quality and performance; they must tolerate massive fluctuations in temperatures, pressurized cabins,...
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We’ve had many questions about the connection between PTFE materials and high-radiation environments. Often, when working in these conditions,...
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It’s a back-to-basics question, but one that we are asked often. Surface treatments are generally separated into two categories: atmospheric and...
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Our recent post on PTFE and Rulon in water applications generated some solid interest. Today I want to share a case study of how PTFE-based bearings...
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I’ve been getting a lot of questions recently about PTFE-based materials like Rulon for use in water applications. Generally, PTFE is not a good...
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In honor of this recent commencement season, today we’re sharing a lesson right from our bearing resource center, TriStar University. Here’s a...
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Does your application require a bearing with a reinforced design? It depends on just how rigorous the application is. In some cases, a standard...
