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      Engineering Challenges

      February 08th, 2021

      Meeting Engineering Challenges with Advanced Design

      Engineering is about meeting challenges and problem solving, and we believe problems are best solved in partnership. Through collaboration we aim to understand the challenges our customers face and work to implement the ideal solution using advanced bearing design.

      Each application has its own unique technical requirements, which is why we work with our customers to develop prototypes and perfect the exact component. Our products perform to the highest standards even under extreme conditions through our use of PTFE material and other technologies, contributing to the overall product benefits and making a tangible difference to the end user’s experience. In every sector, engineers face challenges in the design and implementation of their products. The bearing design of our NORGLIDE® Bearings and RENCOL® Tolerance Rings are designed to offer our customers four key benefits.

       

      Weight, Space & Cost

      Smart Design from Saint-GobainReducing Weight

      Today's consumers demand lighter products. The challenge for designers is reducing weight without compromising on robustness. Saint-Gobain offers a range of solutions which include lightweight, advanced materials to deliver on market expectations.

      Saving Space

      A number of small space savings in a system can soon add up. Replacing multiple parts with one part or introducing ultra-thin components can free up space and deliver greater comfort to end users.

      Cutting Costs

      For manufacturers and consumers alike cost savings have never been more important. Working closely with expert component engineers to streamline and combine components can bring down production costs, while eliminating lubricants, delivers savings over a product’s lifetime.

       

      Component Fit & Assembly

      Perfect Fit from Saint-GobainEnsuring Component Fit

      Today's most commercially successful products are built to last, enjoyable to use and are economic to assemble. Perfect Fit is vital in delivering on market expectations. Our solutions are developed so engineers can introduce the ideal tolerance compensation into every design to ensure the best possible fit between mating components.

      Assembly, Optimised

      Easier and more efficient assembly of components saves both time and money during manufacturing. Combining advanced materials in unique and innovative ways, while using versatile parts and materials designed to facilitate assembly, enables the manufacturing process to be optimised. Streamline your assembly and make cost and efficiency gains by choosing Saint-Gobain.

       

      Noise & Vibration

      Noise Free from Saint-GobainSaint-Gobain are committed to providing comfort in every aspect of your life. This includes the reduction of Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) as a performance benefit of our solutions.

      Minimising Noise

      Noise can be irritating and unpleasant for the end user. Yet for applications with a number of small moving parts, noise often seems unavoidable. Saint-Gobain engineers are committed to designing products that provide a quieter and more pleasant experience, time after time.

      Vibration Reduced

      As the physical oscillating movement of a body or object, vibration can create unnecessary noise and discomfort for the user. It also increases and accelerates wear on an assembly. Our PTFE material solutions reduce vibration which can lead to a longer life for components and product, and a more enjoyable experience for the end user.

      Our newly built anechoic chamber, situated in our Bristol site, UK, provides a state-of-the art testing environment that can be utilised for testing multiple automotive systems. Find out more about how we can reduce buzz, squeak and rattle.

       

      Friction & Longevity

      Long Life from Saint-GobainFriction Controlled

      Wear and misuse can adversely affect how a product performs and can lead to malfunction, affecting the experience for end users and damaging brands. Controlling friction can reduce wear on a product and ensure it functions effectively time and again, delivering a product that users can trust.

      Ensuring Longevity

      Customers expect products that are reliable and built to last. By introducing elements designed to guard against corrosion and compensate for any mishandling by the end user, products can maintain their function and perform consistently over time.

       

       

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      Making a Big Difference.

       

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      NORGLIDE®

      NORGLIDE® Bearings are metal-reinforced, self-lubricating plain bearings with a layer of low friction PTFE. They deliver market leading performance across a range of applications.

      About Saint-Gobain

      Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. They can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in so many industrial applications.

       

      Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics' group of businesses gather solutions to save energy, provide protection, improve comfort and sustain the environment for a variety of markets.

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