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Factors That Influence Polymer Bushing Performance: Speed and Pressure – Part 2 in a 3 Part Series

Two values that are very key to the performance of a polymer bushing are the speed and pressure. In this second article of the series, we are going to review how to determine them and what effect they have on bushing performance.

Speed

Running speed is also called bearing speed or surface speed. How you determine depends on how the bushing is going to be used. If it is a rotary bushing, the equation is:

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Factors that Influence Polymer Bushing Performance: Mating Hardware – Part 1 in a 3 Part Series

The mating hardware can make or break the life and effectiveness of a polymer bushing.  

The key characteristics of the mating hardware that affect bushing life are the hardness and the surface finish. In this article we are going to discuss the general guidelines for surface roughness, finish, and hardness when using polymer bushings.

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