Thermal Expansion & Material Selection in Plain Bearing Design | Tristar Plastics

We are all aware that plastics expand and contract at different rates. However, in bearing design, thermal expansion is not just a material property, it is a critical material selection decision that directly impacts performance, fit, and service life.

We are all aware that plastics expand and contract at different rates. However, in bearing design, thermal expansion is not just a material property, it is a critical material selection decision that directly impacts performance, fit, and service life.