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Not all plastic plain bearing materials are engineered equal

07/03/2017

A key benefit of plain linear bearings is that they are simple to use. In comparison to recirculating ball bearings, which require oil or grease lubricants and periodic maintenance, plastic plain bearings are self-lubricating and therefore run maintenance free.

Compression spring design and general considerations

21/12/2016

Let’s first consider stress, set and weight as important considerations in establishing a custom spring design which need to be understood at the outset.

Industrial springs – more than meets the eye

21/12/2016

Industrial spring applications are found every day but are rarely seen, being hidden away and therefore many aspects of the design/material selection are overlooked.

Maintaining linear bearings is simple and avoids costly shutdowns

05/12/2016

While the cost of linear bearings is low, their performance is essential to the accuracy, throughput and reliability of critical production machines.

Plain by name but not by nature