Skip to the main content.
Engineering

We strive to be your plastic engineering partner from education to material selection, thru component design.

Custom Fabrication

TriStar excels in custom plastic fabrication from Prototype to Production.

Featured Products
CJ Bearings TriSteel™ Ultracomp® Rulon® Bearings Rulon® Materials Meldin®
Manufacturing

We manufacture a wide range of bearing materials that are ideal for non-lubricated high-load applications.

High Performance Plastics

We have quality High Performance Plastic materials available for the most demanding applications.

Saint-Gobain

TriStar is the exclusive partner for the Rulon, Meldin and Fluoroloy product lines in North America with the largest global inventory for immediate shipment.

Enhanced Materials

Cutting-edge enhancements that improve and extend the performance of polymers, elastomers, and specialized membranes.

Download ISO 9001 certificate
Material Database

With hundreds of high-performance bearing materials to choose from, utilize our material database to filter your search for the exact match for your application.

Technical Library

Our technical library is a knowledge database from application data sheets, brochures to engineering worksheets to research and start your next project.

Tech Talk Blog

A series of quick reads on the best materials for the most demanding applications in your industry.

White Papers

Explore our library of FREE white papers which dive into composite bearings, plastics, and industries where high-performance materials make a significant impact.

The Shooting Star

A monthly technical brief highlighting the latest in bearing material technology. Sign up for auto delivery.

Video Learning Center

We have produced over 100 educational videos ranging from bearing design, bonding plastics surface modification and many more topics.

Visit the TriStar Webstore
Visit the Account Portal
mega-menu-portal-functions
Request portal access
About Us

TriStar Plastics, LLC provides engineering, custom fabrication and manufacturing of high-performance plastics and self-lubricating bearings materials. The Company’s capabilities include component design, material selection, prototype, production, manufacturing, and surface modification.

Locations

The Company’s principal location is in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, with additional sales and distribution centers in Denver, North Carolina, Yorba Linda, California and Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Click here for details and directions.

Employment

We are dedicated to building a company where opportunities exist for hard working people to achieve their maximum potential. Apply today.

Let's Go Paperless

To save time and postage, please sign up for customer paperless invoicing, payments, and vendor payments.
Customers click here
Vendors click here

Contact Us

Reach out to us for a material quote, to compliment a staff member, or with a question you may have.

Ask the Expert

Have a material or an application question for our engineering team or want to upload a drawing? Your Project stats here…

To request compliance documentation click here.

  • REACH Statements
  • PFAS Declarations
  • California Prop 65
Download business information

Material Database

Choose units

Choose the type of calculation

Plane or Sleeve Bearing

Flange or Thrust Bearing

Structural

Calculation Type: Plane Bearing - One Way Rotation

1. Input a P value.
  N
Load W N
I.D.　φd mm
Length　L mm
P 0.000 N/mm2

2. Input a V value.

  S-1 rpm
Rotating speed n S-1 rpm
V 0.000 m/min
PV 0.000 N/mm2*m/min

Calculation Type: Plane Bearing - Oscillating

1. Input a P value.
  N
Load W N
I.D.　φd mm
Length　L mm
P 0.000 N/mm2

2. Input a V value.

  S-1 cpm
Frequency of Oscillation S-1 cpm
Oscillating angle　φd rad °
V 0.000 m/min
PV 0.000 N/mm2*m/min

Calculation Type: Plane Bearing - Reciprocation

1. Input a P value.
  N
Load W N
I.D.　φd mm
Length　L mm
P 0.000 N/mm2

2. Input a V value.

  S-1 cpm
Stroke distance S mm
Cyclic Velocity S-1 cpm
V 0.000 m/min
PV 0.000 N/mm2*m/min

Calculation Type: Flange/Thrust - Rotational

1. Input a P value.
  N
Radial Load W N
I.D.　φd mm
Length mm
Flange Diameter　ØF.D mm
Axial Load N
Radial Pressure 0.000 N/mm2
Axial Pressure 0.000 N/mm2

2. Input a V value.

  S-1 rpm
Radial Rotating speed n S-1 rpm
Axial Speed S-1 rpm
Radial Velocity 0.000 m/min
Axial Velocity 0.000 m/min
Radial PV 0.000 N/mm2*m/min
Axial PV 0.000 N/mm2*m/min

Calculation Type: Flange/Thrust - Oscillation

1. Input a P value.
  N
Radial Load W N
I.D.　φd mm
Length　 mm
Axial Load N
Flange Diameter　ØF.D mm
Radial Pressure 0.000 N/mm2
Axial Pressure 0.000 N/mm2

2. Input a V value.

  S-1 cpm
Frequency of Oscillation S-1 cpm
Oscillating angle　φd rad °
Radial Velocity 0.000 m/min
Axial Velocity 0.000 m/min
Radial PV 0.000 N/mm2*m/min
Axial PV 0.000 N/mm2*m/min

Calculation Type: Structural Shape - Reciprocation

1. Input a P value.
  N
Load W N
Length L mm
Width mm
P 0.000 N/mm2

2. Input a V value.

  N
Stroke Distance S mm
Frequency of Oscillation S-1 cpm
V 0.000 m/min
PV 0.000 N/mm2*m/min

Note: The data listed falls within the normal range of properties but should not be used to establish specification limits nor used solely as the basis of design. TriStar Plastics assumes no obligation or liability for any advice furnished by the company or for results obtained with respect to the products. Blank data values denote further testing required or unavailable data.

PV limits are based off tristar internal testing and can be subject to vary based off mating surface finish, hardness, and application temperature. Please consult with TriStar Engineering for application specific material recommendations.