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Heavy-duty applications call for superior bearing strength, but how is bearing strength actually measured? In essence, bearing strength is the maximum stress load that the unit can “bear” or hold before the structure fails. But bearing strength can...
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The US manufacturing economy continues to waver between marked improvement and ongoing challenge in 2016, according to the National Association of...
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The first step to understanding the Coefficient of Friction (COF) of engineering plastics when compared to that of steel is grasping that the COF is...
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Have you ever fabricated plastic components? For many traditional machine shops, metal is an easy and familiar material to work with, but plastic...
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I had a great conversation with a machinist who wanted to compare Rulon 142 and Turcite B; two common materials used for slide and linear bearings....
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How does brinelling cause bearing failure in metal? Some of our best questions come directly into our Ask the Experts portal, and this one is a prime...
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Have you downloaded your free copy of the Bearing Selection Design White Paper? If so, you’re probably familiar with ASTM Testing Standards for...
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Why should I choose parylene coating for my devices? This question was asked at a recent site visit, and I thought I’d share some quick facts about...
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Why should you choose Fluoroloy H over other PTFE blends? We’ve got the facts! Fluoroloy H (also known as Rulon H) is one over 300 unique Rulon...
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Metal bearings – what causes bearing failure, really? The short answer is that there is no short answer; bearings can fail from a multitude of...
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Takeoffs and landings, friction and fatigue, these are just a few of the demands on aerospace bearings. Should designers choose Rulon J tape or...
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I had a great conversation this week about bearing selection and the intricacies of finding the right press fit. As a quick review, press fit is...
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Today we are talking films on Tech Talk ― as in corona treatment of ― not the latest “must- see” summer blockbuster (although we enjoy those, too!)....
