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Understanding PTFE Fillers in Material Selection for Bearings
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) is one of the most widely used fluoropolymers in the world, known for its exceptional chemical resistance,...
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Q&A How does temperature impact the properties of PTFE materials?
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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PTFE and High-Radiation Environments: 5 Important Facts
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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Chlorine, Corrosion and the PTFE Bearing Connection: A Case Study
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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How Do PTFE and Rulon Bearing Materials Perform in Water?
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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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...