Did you know that Rulon ® PTFE bushings play a critical part in satellites? Omniseal Solutions' fluoropolymer solutions are used in pantograph joints that are part of the solar panel arrays. They are ...

Dry, unlubricated insert bearings excel in jobs where it's tough to maintain oil and grease lubrication. Applications for insert bearings include sliding and rotating rods in shock absorbers, air ...

The filament wound fiberglass and epoxy resin combine to form a very high strength backing. This precisely wound fiberglass structure allows for thin-walled bushings (1/16″ to 1/8″), reducing the size ...

Although many different types of plastics have properties which make them suitable for bearing applications, the most commonly used are phenolics, acetals, UHMWPE, and nylon. The major limitations ...

Materials scientists have developed PTFE-free variants for the most common plain bearing materials from igus. Intensive research and testing have been carried out at igus in recent years to develop ...