Bushings Control Friction in Machinery
Operating most machines that are used for industrial applications involve movement of internal components. During movement, no matter how careful the person is, several parts will rub against each other. Typically, these parts will resist the motion of other parts, and this is referred to as friction. Too much friction though will have harsh effects … Continue reading
On Keeping Those V-Packing Seals in Excellent Shape
V-packing seals are unique packaging options. They are normally applied as outer lining solutions for cylindrical objects, such as whole driveshafts for piston-based overload equipment. The seals get their name from the V-shape design on one side of the ring, which allows for multiple seals of the same size to be stacked atop each other. … Continue reading
Keep Things Rolling with Flange Bushings
The wheel is perhaps one of the earliest innovations in human technology, and today’s wheels haven’t changed much in basic principle, but have been instilled with millennia of improvements and embellishments to improve performance in specific applications. One such addition is the bushing, which is a type of bearing used to enable smooth rotating motion … Continue reading
Face to Face: Sealing Mechanical Surfaces
The beauty of machinery is that each component in a device works in concert with the others towards a desired output. Obviously, parts need to be connected to each other in order for a device to work smoothly. Devices that deal with liquids and gases will need tight seals at the junctions between parts to … Continue reading
Plastics: Miracle Materials in More Ways than One
If there is one man-made material that has left a significant impact to human history, then that would be plastic. Synthetic rubber, polystyrene, and nylon may have different properties and uses, but they’re nonetheless utilized in most industries today. It can be said that the world relies heavily on plastics, leading some people to even … Continue reading
Enhancing Machine Efficiency with the Right Seals
Heavy-duty machines in manufacturing plants are built and expected to last for a long time. Given the amount of stress they have to endure, these machines will inevitably break down at some point. To keep them in good condition, heavy equipment therefore need to be fitted with sturdy parts. Quality machine components, in short, may … Continue reading
Plastic Bushing: The Green Transition from Metal to Plastic
The use of plastic as an alternative raw material for metal stemmed from the manufacturing industry’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. You may be asking how this is possible when the planet is all abuzz about the use of plastic. Essentially, plastic can be heated and formed several times and then recycled. By recycling … Continue reading
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