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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 example. Today, we review brinelling, which is a key cause of bearing failure in metals. Along with...
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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!)....
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P, V and PV – how do they impact a plane bearing system? Let’s take a quick review of this important connection. Plane bearings are basically rolling...
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I’ve just returned from a few days of customer site visits, which is always a great experience. I enjoy touring the manufacturing plants and learning...
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When should you choose bearings vs. bushings? I’m often asked about bearing nomenclature (see our blog entry on plane bearings vs. plain bearings)....
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Thank you for your overwhelming response to our recent technical paper, Machining Plastics the Essential Guide to Tools and Techniques! We’ve heard...
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Keep sending us your questions about bearing failure and other bearing challenges! Some of our best products were developed as a result of your...
