10/07/2006 Compressor applicationsChris Small, application engineer in GGB’s Applied Technology Group, recently presented a paper on “Design Aspects of Metal-Polymer Bushings in Compressor Applications” at the International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue University. In his presentation, Small discussed the differences between metal-polymer bearings and rolling element, leaded-bronze and bi-metallic bearings, including structure, clearance ranges and performance. Also covered were lubrication and compressor design and efficiency. He concluded that properly designed metal-polymer bearings can provide a more reliable solution than traditional journal bearings, and that further advances in polymer science and material technologies will yield even more robust metal-polymer bearings for compressor applications. | |
