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Q&A How Do Plastic Bearings Compare To Standard Metal Bearings?
It’s a question that continues to be widely debated: how do plastic bearings compare to metal bearings? In some industries, engineered plastics are...
Self-Lubricating Bearings
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How do Self-lubricating Bearings Work to Eliminate Greasing?
Industry research shows that up to 80% of all industrial bearing failures; catastrophic, functional, or premature; are related to improper...
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Food Bearings for Peanut Processing: Solving a Lubrication Challenge
Following up on our post about food bearings and the Food Safety Modernization Act, we’re diving into one of the toughest food-processing...
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6 Reasons to Choose Filament Wound Composite Bearings
Looking for a tough, durable and maintenance-free versatile bearing for demanding industrial applications? A filament wound composite bearing might...
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The Dust Stops Here: Which Bearing Types Overcome Dusty Environments?
Dust and debris pose a serious challenge to bearing performance, but impact some bearing types more than others. Environments such as food processing...
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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...
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Q&A Waterproof bearings: What are the benefits of plastic?
A designer of offshore marine products recently asked us: “What are the advantages of plastic waterproof bearings?” The short answer: plastic...
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Rulon Bearings in Vacuum Applications
Rugged Rulon 1337 for slide pads and rolling element retainers When a major manufacturer of vacuum chambers needed to replace failing metal bearings...
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Composite Marine Bearings: No Grease, No Corrosion
We recently spoke with a marine designer who wanted to explore bearing options for luxury yachts. Like many engineers, she was initially hesitant to...
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TriSteel Self-Lubricating Bearings for Automotive Applications
Auto design manufacturers are constantly seeking innovative solutions to improve vehicle safety, reliability, and performance. Today’s advanced...
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How Much Grease Do Bronze Bushings Need?
For traditional bushing materials like bronze, lubrication is not optional, it’s a requirement of the material. Lubrication requirements mean not...
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How Do Self-Lubricating Bearings Lubricate?
Self-lubricating bearings are a proven way to reduce maintenance costs, extend equipment life, and ensure consistent performance across industries...