Steel bearings are standard in industry, but can be heavy and corrode. Lightweight thermoplastic bearings and assemblies can address these limitations. Thermoplastics offer other advantages as well.

Plastics have come a long way since they were invented over a century ago. But that does not mean they should be used in every application. Here are a few pros and cons of plastic bearings to help ...

Plastic cable producer Igus Inc. has developed a tribologically optimized plastic plain bearing that requires neither oil nor grease as a lubricant. Since they are lubricant-free, no contaminants ...

There are three important factors forproper bearing installation. First, you should use an arbor press to press-fitthe bearings. This is the most efficient installation method and will preservethe ...