How do self lubricating bearings work?
Self lubricating bearings are unsung heroes. Their environmental impact is relatively small in comparison to their metal counterpart but what do we know about how they work?
Self lubricating bearings are unsung heroes. Their environmental impact is relatively small in comparison to their metal counterpart but what do we know about how they work?
If you could design a bearing into your application which was lighter, more cost-effective and could still cope with the demands that bronze ones are expected to, would you swap to a wound composite bearing? The TX1 is a great alternative to bronze bearings and are being used more and more in the agricultural industry. Why don’t you replace your bronze with polymer?
The bicycle industry is growing rapidly and designers and manufacturers are trying to establish ways to make bikes lighter, quieter and more efficient. By replacing traditional metallic bearings with plastic is a start….
This topic is one that will continue to circle and never disappear. The comparison between plastic and metal, how reliable can plastic components be in harsh, heavy- hitting industries and can construction machinery manufacturers trust them. For many designers in industries such as agricultural and construction machinery, the development in the construction machinery market represents a revolution and with this revolution comes a need for change and new solution concepts.
Traditional linear recirculating bearings vs drylin T is a common debate. Which is better and why? This blog can help with the answers. With identical dimensions there is no reason to not make the change…..
Excessive heat and plastic bearings shouldn’t be a combination that works however it can! It can work very successfully if the correct plastic is used. This blog explains a little bit about how high temperatures can affect plastic bearings.
It is important to know the facts. Once you have the facts you can make an informed decision. Lubricating bearings is not necessary in some circumstances and it can in fact be detrimental to some products if you do. This blog identifies the top 3 reasons why you shouldn’t lubricate bearings.
It is understandable that people have misconceptions surrounding the reliability of plastic bearings over metal bearings. But are these misconception’s justified or should I minds be more open to change?