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Self-lubricating Bearings vs. Greased, Metal Bearings
”Why do bearings fail?” It’s one of the most common and costly questions engineers face. According to industry studies, one of the primary causes of...
Plastic Bearings
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Q&A - Can you review amorphous vs. crystalline polymers?
A recent customer visit found us reviewing the attributes of amorphous vs. crystalline polymers. I thought I’d share the information as a good...
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Q&A - What is a sleeve bearing?
This is a simple question that is worth repeating. Sleeve bearings are the most common type of plane bearing, and are suitable for use in a range of...
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Common Types of Plastic Bearings
Our plastic bearing blog has covered hundreds of topics over the years ― everything from questions on the surface energy of plastics to the...
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Tech Tip: 5 Common Signs of Bearing Failure
Why do bearings fail? This is a common manufacturing question, but one that is not always easy to answer. Failure can be a result of many factors;...