Category: Plastic Bearings

pillow block bearings

What is a pillow block bearing?

By Jared Worth Bearings are a staple (and necessity) in industrial applications across all industries. Pillow block bearings stand out as a specialized type of bearing that combines a bearing and housing, providing support...

3x fiber wound bushings TX1

igutex® bearing range vs bronze bearings

Original article appeared on https://blog.igus.co.uk/tx1-polymer-bearings-vs-bronze-bearings/ igus® plastic bearings have been produced using iglide® materials for nearly 60 years. The standard range of injection molded iglide bearings is extensive, however, not every requirement conforms to the standard...

woman peering into 3d printing with plastics machine

3D Printing With Plastics

By Shizu Yamaguchi (Edited by Jared Worth) Introduction Imagine this: You’re enjoying a cookie. But it’s not just any cookie: it’s 3D printed and made from plastic waste. This isn’t a scene from a...