In a number of industries, including printer design, semiconductor manufacturing and machine tools, cable carrier systems can be a possible source of vibration. How can vibration-reducing components be designed and how do these parts...
One of the most common causes of downtime and failure of agricultural machinery consists of wear on the machinery’s bearings and shafts. How do different shaft surface treatments reduce corrosion and wear? See the...
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Plastic bearings are strong enough to outperform and outlast metal in countless applications. However, they are often not considered a viable choice in the engineering community due to the common misconception that plastic is...
When starting work on a new project that requires motion control, one of the most important considerations is what bearings to use. It’s easy to fall back on what you’ve been using for years...