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Medical Bearing Applications

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Mark Bos

Bearings used in medical device applications have unique requirements because of the extraordinary conditions in which they must perform.  Biocompatibility, corrosion resistance and sterilization are just a few of the challenges the bearing must accommodate.  Standard bearings are rarely able … Continue reading →

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Rollers, Wheels and Pulleys (Radial Bearings)

Posted on April 8, 2011 by admin

Many OEM products include rollers, wheels or pulleys to support drawers, guide cables and belts or operate trolley assemblies.  Often these are not recognized as bearings but in fact they are.  The goal of all of these products is to … Continue reading →

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Hard to find or obsolete bearings

Posted on April 8, 2011 by admin

Often original equipment manufacturers will have difficulty supporting a discontinued product because they are unable to find an obsolete or custom bearing. To solve the problem, engineers will try to modify the equipment design to use a standard bearing. This … Continue reading →

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