Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Polymer Bearings",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Polymer provides long working life for bearings from
Victrex, which we summarised at the time by saying "Hiperax bearings Victrex Peek 450FC30 are made of can support loads of up to 8 MPa while running continuously in water at 65C".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Polymer bearings prove immune to print environment from
Igus (UK): "The roller bearings had traditionally been a problem in Codeology's printer applicator designs as they required lubrication and were susceptible to dust and moisture".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Igus (UK)
concerning its DryLin ZLW-06-30
- take a look at Small belt actuator works silently
which says: "The DryLin ZLW-06-30 is suitable for handling lightweight loads and is practically silent and fast running".
Take a look also at the news release from Igus (UK), Bearings tolerate extreme sports,
as well as Polymer bearings survive altitude test from Igus (UK),
and Stainless steel linear guide resists corrosion from Igus (UK).
See also:
Gas springs use low friction bearings
(December 2006)
A new line of gas springs from Alrose Products (British Gas Springs) will incorporate Igus polymer plain bearings due to their low friction design
Sliding bearings mount without adapters
(November 2006)
Drylin sliding bearings are maintenance free linear bearings in complete housings supplied by Ondrives via its mechanical drive components catalogue
Polymer bearings speed to downhill record
(November 2006)
Lotus Engineering's stunning Type 119B gravity racer beat the course record for downhill racing at the Brooklands Soapbox Derby in Surrey recently with the help of Iglidur G polymer bearings
Polymer bearings adopt miniature outlines
(November 2006)
Igus has added two new miniature polymer bearings to its Igubal range
Prize-winning bearings applications revealed
(October 2006)
A novel bicycle shock absorber design has won the top prize in the Manus Plastic Plain Bearing Design Contest 2006
Plastic plain bearing design contest still open
(August 2006)
There is still time to enter the Manus plastic plain bearing design contest, which closes on 31st August 2006
Polymer bearings return to offshore show
(July 2006)
Igus is exhibiting at Offshore Northern Seas again this year to underline its dedication to the oil and gas sector
Open day to celebrate new UK headquarters
(March 2006)
To mark the opening of its 2600m2 UK headquarters in Northampton, polymer bearings and energy chains manufacturer is holding an open day on Wednesday 29th March
Polymer bearings and cable management online
(November 2005)
The new Igus website is designed to make it easier for users to find out about the company's injection moulded polymer bearings and cable management systems for dynamic applications
Custom plastic bearings enable novel actuator
(July 2005)
Igus has injection moulded a special design polymer bearing sleeve to support the thrust rod in a unique linear actuator
Polymer bearings are ideal for pump applications
(May 2005)
A new technical report explains how Iglidur UW (underwater) plastic plain bearings can directly replace standard graphite or carbon
Slides provide high load capacities
(January 2005)
PHD has added a new bore size to its Series SxL and SxH cantilever slides
Plain bearings for underwater applications
(October 2004)
New polymer materials promise to outperform graphite bearings in underwater applications
Polymer bearings thrive in automotive applications
(October 2004)
Although plain polymer bearings have been a common choice in the machine tool industry for many years, they are also becoming widely accepted in the automotive industry
Polymer bearings keep downhill racer on track
(October 2003)
The Goodwood Festival of Speed saw Lotus Engineering's stunning Type 119B gravity racer achieve a spectacular double victory with the help of Iglidur G polymer bearings
Polymer bearings beat offshore corrosion
(June 2003)
Single Buoy Moorings of Monaco has turned to PTFE-filled Victrex Peek polymer to overcome corrosion problems associated with bronze components
Polymer bearings for optimum system performance
(May 2003)
The 20-page 'Nyliner bearing designers guide' explains how to select, specify and apply Thomson engineering polymer bearings for optimum system performance
Linear module to debut at Drives and Controls
(March 2003)
Igus will be using the Drives and Controls 2003 exhibition to launch the new DryLin linear module
Polymer bearings snap into place
(October 2002)
Thomson Type 7 snap-in nylon engineered polymer bearings are designed for easy installation in thin plates, thanks to their double-flange construction that assures positive bearing retention
Polymer bearings solve corrosion problem
(August 2002)
When Single Buoy Moorings discovered that its bronze bearings and thrust washers were experiencing corrosion, 3P/EGC recommended switching to PTFE-filled Peek polymer
Top performance from polymer bearings
(July 2002)
Thomson Industries offers its Nyliner engineered polymer bearings in seven sleeve, flanged and snap-in types
Great wear resistance on flexible bearing material
(May 2001)
No material in the Igus Iglidur range gives better wear resistance at loadings above 5 MPa than Iglidur Z - and its maximum working pressure is 150 MPa
Plastic clevis joints cut weight and fit easily
(July 2000)
Igubal clevis joints offer a solution for use with pneumatic cylinders, gas struts, cabinet building, guarding, handling technology, model making, valve controls and more
450-page guide to Thomson guides and more
(May 2000)
The newly published 450-page Linear Motion and Control Solutions Guide features the complete Thomson offering of linear guides, systems, slides, stages, and motion control products