The mechanical properties of polymers differ significantly from those of metals, and so do the methods of testing for those properties.
PTFE Shaft Seals: Meeting the Challenges of High Speed Applications
As you already know, speeds are a major factor in dynamic seal performance. In this blog post, we are going to discuss four ways that PTFE shaft seals work very well in high speed applications.
Prototype to Production: 3D Printing of Bearings
3D printed parts were once limited to prototypes suitable only for visual observation and dimensional checks, but with new advances in both technology and working materials, companies can now produce go beyond fragile prototypes and use 3D printing for actual production of limited run parts.
Extreme Polymers: PEEK
In our continuing series of blog posts on extreme polymers, we are going to talk about the third most heat resistant polymer on the market today: PEEK.
5 Key Performance Factors for Selecting Polymer Bushings
There is far more to selecting a polymer bushing than just making sure the PV limit is acceptable and the dimensions are adequate.
20 Questions to Ask When Pinpointing the Best Polymer Seal Material for Your Application
Probably the most important question to ask about a polymer seal application is the PV value involved.
Extreme Polymers: Polyimide
Polyimide, typically abbreviated as PI or referred to tradenames such as Vespel, Plavis and Duratron-PI, is the second most powerful high temperature engineering polymer on the market today, right behind Celazole. In this blog post, we are going to discuss the characteristics and uses of this powerful high-performance polymer.
Extreme Polymers: PBI
Extreme polymers are known for their performance at high temperatures that other polymers just cant handle. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at PBI the highest performing thermoplastic on the market today.
The Seven Sides of PTFE (or, why PTFE is way cooler than most realize) by Poly Fluoro
We think this blog post by Poly Fluoro provides a great overview of the strengths and attributes of PTFE in a variety of applications. We’ve reprinted it below in its entirety so that you can benefit from the article as well. You may view the original on Poly Fluoro’s website, here.
Amorphous vs. Semi-Crystalline Polymers
High temperature polymers are divided into two categories: amorphous and semi-crystalline.
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