--- title: Intech Power-Core Engineering Blog | Simon Barrell (3) description: Intech Power-Core Thermoplastics Engineering Blog (3) --- 250 Herbert Avenue Closter, New Jersey 07624 U.S.A. 1-877-218-2650 [![intech.power.logo.Power of knowledge.](https://www.intechpower.com/hs-fs/hubfs/intech.power.logo.Power%20of%20knowledge..jpg?length=300&name=intech.power.logo.Power%20of%20knowledge..jpg "intech.power.logo.Power of knowledge.") ](https://www.intechpower.com/) [![Browse Our Products](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/62516/08b25f71-daf5-4226-916d-2693bd171a1d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/62516/08b25f71-daf5-4226-916d-2693bd171a1d) [![Browse Our Products](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/62516/08b25f71-daf5-4226-916d-2693bd171a1d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/62516/08b25f71-daf5-4226-916d-2693bd171a1d) # Posts by Simon Barrell [Intech rollers](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/tag/intech-rollers) ** 3 minute read | April 6, 2010 ## [Sliding-door roller assembly permitted by fire and building codes](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/blog/bid/48056/sliding-door-roller-assembly-permitted-by-fire-and-building-codes) Fire and building codes were modified a decade ago to permit the use of horizontal sliding door systems in many... [Read More](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/blog/bid/48056/sliding-door-roller-assembly-permitted-by-fire-and-building-codes) [Power-Core rollers](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/tag/power-core-rollers) | March 31, 2010 ## [No Embrittlement on Guide Rollers for Whistler Peak 2 Peak Cable Cars](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/blog/bid/48065/no-embrittlement-on-guide-rollers-for-whistler-peak-2-peak-cable-cars) When you are hanging a record 1,430 feet above the ground in a heavy cable car you want to be sure that the rollers it is... [Read More](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/blog/bid/48065/no-embrittlement-on-guide-rollers-for-whistler-peak-2-peak-cable-cars) [cam followers](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/tag/cam-followers) ** 2 minute read | March 16, 2010 ## [Combating vibration, shaft bearings are only as good as their grease](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/blog/bid/48091/combating-vibration-shaft-bearings-are-only-as-good-as-their-grease) Intech Power-Core™ guide rollers and iCamFollowers™ absorb shock and vibration and their life is typically calculated for... [Read More](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/blog/bid/48091/combating-vibration-shaft-bearings-are-only-as-good-as-their-grease) [iCam Followers](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/tag/icam-followers) | March 1, 2010 ## [“Will plastic rollers or cam followers last in my application?”](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/blog/bid/48097/will-plastic-rollers-or-cam-followers-last-in-my-application) Together with a leading university we developed a roller life calculation, to reassure our customers of the reliability of... [Read More](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/blog/bid/48097/will-plastic-rollers-or-cam-followers-last-in-my-application) [Power-Core](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/tag/power-core) ** 2 minute read | February 2, 2010 ## [High speed rotating face cams machined from Power-Core™ outlast steel](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/blog/bid/48142/high-speed-rotating-face-cams-machined-from-power-core-outlast-steel) Exact steerage requires dimensionally stable cam tracks with narrow tolerances. Our cams are precision machined from solid... [Read More](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/blog/bid/48142/high-speed-rotating-face-cams-machined-from-power-core-outlast-steel) [Power-Core](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/tag/power-core) | January 19, 2010 ## [Crystalline structure absorbs energy in high speed Power-Core roller.](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/blog/bid/48143/crystalline-structure-absorbs-energy-in-high-speed-power-core-roller) A special design by Intech’s engineering staff, using a composite tire material, a tested method of manufacturing and... [Read More](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/blog/bid/48143/crystalline-structure-absorbs-energy-in-high-speed-power-core-roller) [Power-Core](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/tag/power-core) ** 2 minute read | January 7, 2010 ## [Composite Worm Gears Extend Wear Life in Tough Applications](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/blog/bid/48145/composite-worm-gears-extend-wear-life-in-tough-applications) [Read More](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/blog/bid/48145/composite-worm-gears-extend-wear-life-in-tough-applications) [cast nylon 12](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/tag/cast-nylon-12) | December 9, 2009 ## [Effects of Moisture on the Tensile Strength of Nylon 12](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/blog/bid/48148/effects-of-moisture-on-the-tensile-strength-of-nylon-12) [Read More](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/blog/bid/48148/effects-of-moisture-on-the-tensile-strength-of-nylon-12) [cast nylon 12](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/tag/cast-nylon-12) ** 2 minute read | November 25, 2009 ## [Moisture Absorption, Swelling in Nylons, except Cast Nylon Powercore](https://www.intechpower.com/blog/blog/bid/48151/moisture-absorption-swelling-in-nylons-except-cast-nylon-12) Moisture absorption is a key factor to consider during nylon material selection. 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