The “New Meldin®” Opens Up New Possibilities for High-Temperature Polyimides
Applications for high-performance polyimides have always been limited by one concern above all...
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The pulp and paper industry is comprised of companies that use wood as raw material and produce pulp, paper, paperboard and other cellulose-based products. These applications are ideal for self-lubricating bearings because of the harsh environments involved, which often cause greased bearings to fail.
TriStar has worked with numerous paper mill companies on a variety of applications where self-lubricating bearing products and specialized materials − such as metal-detecting polymers that can detect tramp metals in wood pulp − provide unique benefits that significantly improve output and efficiency.
From polymer filtration screens (a 70% cost savings over the previous material used) to bronze-replacement bushings in paper balers, there are few areas where advanced materials aren’t worth a look.
Some specific areas where advanced materials excel include:
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Applications for high-performance polyimides have always been limited by one concern above all...