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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...