Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics L+S GmbH's Sponsored KA-Raceing Team Wins 2016 Formula Student Germany Electric Using Meldin® Thrust Washers
GARDEN GROVE, Calif.Â- – Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics L+S GmbH lent its full support to the Formula Student Electric KA-Raceing team at the University of Karlsruhe Germany by sponsoring them this year as they participated with their KIT16e electric racecar, which raced them to the very top. The KA-Raceing team used Meldin® thrust washers from Saint-Gobain Performance...
Read More »
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics L+S GmbH Supports Formula Student Electric KA-Raceing Team
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (June 21, 2016) - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics L+S GmbH supports the aspirations of many promising vehicle developers by sponsoring the Formula Student Electric KA-Raceing Team from the University of Karlsruhe Germany. Originally held in the USA as Formula SAE, the Formula Student idea has grown into an international design engineering competition where university...
Read More »Innovation, Collaboration Drive Success of Thermoplastic Thrust Washer Component from Freudenberg-NOK, Solvay
Society of Plastics Engineers honors powertrain project developed for General Motors PLYMOUTH, Mich.Â- – An unwavering focus on new technology, industrial partnerships and customer service has resulted in development of a unique component from Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (Freudenberg-NOK) and Solvay Specialty Polymers that helps enable production of General Motors' Hydra-Matic...
Read More »
Bronze Thrust Washers Now Available on Bronzebushings.com
Roseville, MI – National Bronze Mfg. Co. prides itself on delivering what their customers demand.Â- When customers wanted an easy, quick way of purchasing industry standard sized bronze bushings, they developed bronzebushings.com. Response to this solution has been very positive, resulting in customers wanting even more. In June National Bronze Mfg. responded with the addition of...
Read More »
How to Effectively and Efficiently Clean Heat Exchangers, Part I
An introduction to a three part series about the importance, benefits, and methods of cleaning heat exchangers.
Read More »Carbon-Graphite Material enhances bearing performance.
Metcar Grade 1515 copper-impregnated, carbon-graphite material will operate without lubrication in dry and dust-prone environments at temperatures up to 750°F. Self-lubricating and non-galling, this dimensionally stable product is maintenance-free and suited for bearings and thrust washers in applications such as gypsum board dryers, kiln cars, oven dryers, electrostatic precipitators,...
Read More »
Fasteners, Screws, Nuts and Washers from W.M. Berg
W. M. Berg is a worldwide source for miniature motion control and linear power transmission components. Berg offers a complete range of bearings, sprockets and pulleys, and timing belts and chains and precision spur, helical, worm and anti backlash gears offering engineers the largest design criteria available. WM Berg is AS9100 certified to offer aerospace quality. Berg adds fasteners for OEM's...
Read More »New Grades of Meldin® Polyimide Materials
The Polymer Products Business of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has recently developed a grade of Meldin® materials for highly demanding applications in which metal and other materials will not perform adequately. Applications include thrust washers, sealing rings, bearings, and fork pads. The Meldin® 3100 series offers 4 tribological grades that satisfy application needs of high...
Read More »
Thrust Washers reduce friction and prevent galling.
Teflon® washers match inside and outside dia. dimensions of shaft collars. Suited for rotary applications in harsh environments, washers are available in sizes from 1/2 in. ID x 1 1/8 in. OD up to 2 in. ID x 3 in. OD. Products are 1/16 in. thick, chemically inert, non-flammable, and operate over -450 to +500°F temperature range. Applications include rotating components and pivoting robot...
Read More »
SRG Global Coatings Enhance Surface Durability, Efficiency, Design Flexibility
SRG Global's automotive coatings enhance the structural integrity of the finished part while also improving vehicle efficiency. Check out our video to learn more.
Read More »
