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Surface Energy of Plastics
Surface energy in plastics quantifies the disruption of intermolecular bonds in the material. A higher value indicates a stronger affinity between...
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Thermal Expansion a Key Consideration in Plane Bearing Design
We are all aware that plastics expand and contract at different rates. When designing plastic plane bearings, one of the most critical considerations...
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Bearing Strength: How is it measured?
Heavy-duty applications call for superior bearing strength, but how is bearing strength actually measured? In essence, bearing strength is the...