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Plastic Bearings Can (and Do) Outperform Metal Bearings - Sponsored by igus

Nicole Lang -
August 12,
2014
Plastic vs. Metal
You may be surprised to hear the applications that are taking advantage of plastic bearings. While metal may still win out in some cases, plastic bearings can be just as effective and reliable as metals, if not more so. Learn the differences in technologies and how to decide which material is best for the task at hand.
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August 13,
2014
The Right Plastic Bearing Material for Any Application
Plastic bearings can be found in everything from sterile lab equipment to heavy-duty offshore equipment. Discover a range of plastic bearing materials and geometries that suit this wide array of applications. From hot to cold, and occasional light-duty movements to constant, extremely heavy loads, there's a plastic material developed to conquer just about anything.
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August 14,
2014
Problem Solving With Plastic Bearings
Problem-solving Day: Plastics can solve some really complex problems in the trickiest applications. Learn about a range of tricks and tools that are available to help find the solution to bearing issues in your applications. Discover a range of free tools and databases that can help discover the best solution for applications with special considerations and requirements.
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Nicole Lang