Insights
Explore our latest blogs on composite materials and industry applications: practical insights from the Tribotech team to help you make informed material decisions.
Why Construction Equipment Bushings Fail in Field Service
A Technical Case for Composite Bushings on Mobile Construction Fleets Bushings on construction equipment operate under conditions that differ from their intended environment. The articulation joint on a [...]
Why Dry-Running Bushings Outperform in the Field
A Technical Case for Non-lubricated, Non-metallic Bushings in Industrial Applications Metal bushings in industrial settings often operate under conditions that differ from their original or intended use. The [...]
Why Composite Guide Bands Can Outperform Bronze Bushings
The Advantages Over Traditional Metal Bearings For decades, bronze bushings and guide bands have been the standard solution for guidance and load-bearing surfaces in hydraulic cylinders and industrial equipment. [...]
TA400 Composite Material for High-Temperature Bearing Applications
How Advanced Composite Materials are Redefining Performance Where Steel and Traditional Polymers Fall Short Industrial equipment does not operate in ideal conditions. Bearings and bushings are routinely exposed [...]
Composite Bearings for Offshore and Hydraulic Applications
Material Considerations for Reliability, Uptime, and Cost Control in Extreme Environments Offshore and hydraulic systems operate in environments where failure is expensive and access is limited. Equipment is [...]
Advanced Composite Bearings: High-Performance Solutions for Extreme Industrial Environments
Across industries like marine, mining, defense, agriculture, material handling, and heavy construction, equipment reliability continues to be one of the most important factors in day-to-day operations. As systems become [...]