By Jared Worth Anyone who’s worked with metallic insert bearings is likely well aware of the frequent — and frankly tedious — relubrication efforts required for such components. Without the proper lubrication, these bearings...
By Michael Moalli The debate between plastic and metal components is a seemingly never-ending one. However, discourse has shifted in recent years in favor of plastic due to the wide range of benefits it...
In contrast to a few years ago, people today ask themselves less and less whether they should replace a metal plain bearing with a plastic one. Plain bearings made of plastics or plastic compounds...
Linear bearings are machine elements that perform a linear movement. Rolling or sliding elements transmit the forces that occur. In this white paper, two linear guide concepts are compared: sliding on plastics as well...
By Jared Worth Finding ways to reduce weight in automotive manufacturing is an ever-lasting battle. Reducing weight has all sorts of benefits for performance, such as faster acceleration, reduced braking time, better handling, increased...
By Stefan Niermann Why don’t we wear shoes made of lead? This may seem like a silly question but bear with us while we get to our main point about equipment design. The fact...
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...
