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almost 6 years ago
3 Tips When Choosing Bearing Dimensions

There are a lot of application factors that can affect your bearing requirements. Read these 3 tips to keep in mind when choosing your bearing dimensions.

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almost 6 years ago
Car Interior: 3 Areas Where Plastic Ball Bearings are Ideal

In this post, read about the various benefits, both in regard to aesthetics and functionality, that plastic ball bearings can offer when designing a car''s interior.

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almost 6 years ago
Plastic Coupling Rods: Advantages for the Automotive Industry

In this post, read about plastic coupling rods and learn about all of the advantages that they offer for the automotive industry when compared to metal parts.

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almost 6 years ago
Self-Lubricating Ball Bearings Are a No-Brainer

In this post, read about how self-lubricating ball bearings are created and how they outperform metal across a wide range of applications and industries.

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almost 6 years ago
How to Calculate Surface Pressure for Plain Bearings

Read about the importance of knowing your application''s surface pressure before choosing a bearing and how to calculate this on your own.

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almost 6 years ago
The Limits of Metal Ball Bearings & Why Plastic Might Be Better

Although metal ball bearings may be the standard, read about all the benefits that plastic ball bearings provide for hygienic & high-temperature applications.

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almost 6 years ago
Plastic bike bearings: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and durable

Discover the advantages of plastic plain bearings for bikes. Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, these bearings offer a longer service life compared to metal alternatives. Read on to learn more!

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almost 6 years ago
How to calculate iglide® bearing lifetime

Watch as iglide® Product Manager Nicole Lang walks through how to use our free online bearing lifetime calculator and explains all the tool's features.

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almost 6 years ago
Bearings—Past, Present, and Future

Read about the long and fascinating history behind bearing technology, along with some of the exciting innovations the future has in store.

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almost 6 years ago
How Do Plastic Bearings & Bushings Reduce Noise in Automobiles?

Read about how plastic plain bearings play an essential role in the development and production of quieter vehicles, both inside and out.

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almost 6 years ago
Not All Loads are Created Equal Part 1

Learn about the different type of surface loads that can impact your bearing, and how to properly identify the right bearing material based upon load type.

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almost 6 years ago
Bronze bearings over plastic bearings? Think again

Self-lubricating iglide® plastic bearings from igus® offer many advantages over bronze bearings.

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almost 6 years ago
Do plain bearings with large wall thicknesses offer advantages inside heavy-duty applications?

Do plain bearings with large wall thicknesses offer advantages inside heavy-duty applications? I say no. Here''s why.

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almost 6 years ago
Sealed Bearings: What are the options?

Sometimes the best solution is an old-fashioned one! This post reviews how a felt ring protects the bearing and shaft and helps avoid hundreds of hours of maintenance.

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almost 6 years ago
Shaft considerations for bearing applications

Agriculture, construction, and heavy duty all deal with harsh, dirty, and corrosive environments. Your bearings have to hold up! Shaft hardness plays a major role avoiding maintenance.

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almost 6 years ago
How to Select Plain Bearings for Sheet Metal

Learn which factors make a plain bearing ideal for use within sheet metal despite it being a thin-walled structure.

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almost 6 years ago
Hey Engineers, Interested in Reducing Avoidable Warranty Claims?

Ever wondered how you might reduce the amount of warranty claims due to replacement parts? Read about these maintenance-free solutions.

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almost 6 years ago
Self-lubricating iglide® plastic bearings from igus®

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almost 6 years ago
The Science Behind Our iglide® Plastic Material

What are iglide® bearings made of? Why are they wear resistant? iglide® Product Manager Nicole Lang explains the different components within igus® plastic.

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almost 6 years ago
Choosing your custom parts manufacturing

Interested in having a custom part created? View this infographic about the various manufacturing methods available from igus® & discover which is best for you.

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about 6 years
6 Lesser-Known Benefits of Engineered Plastic Bearings

Many engineers are already aware of some of the incredible benefits that engineered plastic bearings provide. However, here are some you may not know of yet!

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