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 ...

A new report titled “Global Plastic Bearings Market Professional Report 2020-2026” has been added by Straits Research to its repository of research reports. The report analyzes and estimates the ...

High-performance plastic bearings are being used more and more in applications, because the bearings are dry running and maintenance-free. They do not require a seal, even in dirty environments, and ...

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 ...

If a bearing becomes worn, due to misalignment, false brinelling, or corrosion, for example, the most common approach is to replace the entire component. However, there is another option using a ...