3 min read
Thermal Expansion: A Key Consideration in Material Selection for Plane Bearing Design
We are all aware that plastics expand and contract at different rates. However, in bearing design, thermal expansion is not just a material property,...
Tribology
2 min read
ASTM Standards in Bearing Selection: Why are they Important?
Have you downloaded your free copy of the Bearing Selection Design White Paper? If so, you’re probably familiar with ASTM Testing Standards for...
2 min read
Bearing Materials and Tribology Testing
I recently had a conversation with a manufacturer about bearing materials and the growing importance of tribology testing. With counterfeit and...
1 min read
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...
1 min read
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...