As anyone with arthritis will know, cartilage plays a vital role in allowing our joints to move freely. Scientists have now replicated its qualities in a synthetic self-lubricating material, that only ...

Taking the place of ball bearings, slewing ring bearings from igus (East Providence, RI) use two self-lubricating, low-friction polymer sliding elements. These PRT modules are said to be highly ...

Lubricity. It's a slick word that describes the capacity to reduce friction. Without proper lubrication, our engines would come to a grinding halt (literally). The same can be said for centrifugal ...

Self-lubricating, sintered bronze and powder-metal alloy plain bearings feature high-precision, high-load capacity – to 1,422 lb/in.2; high speed – to 30,000 rpm; high temperature – over 1,000°F ...

An astonishing 23% of global energy consumption can be attributed to friction losses. Components with reduced friction, therefore, represent an important contribution to conserving resources and ...

WATERFORD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (“Momentive”) announced it will be demonstrating Silopren* LSR 4655 SL liquid silicone rubber live at the 2017 MD&M West show ...

The linear guides come in four styles: DryLin T, DryLin N, DryLin W, and DryLin linear slide tables. DryLin T consists of a hard-anodized aluminum, T-shaped rail, an adjustable carriage of ...

Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of replacement parts for maintenance and repair, announced the Motion Lube Caddy. Designed by a motion repair & services hydraulics team, the caddy features ...

Solid lubrication has become essential in materials science. The first United States patent for these materials was issued in the mid-1940s. 2 Since then, significant progress has been made in the ...