Marwi USA Co.'s nylon bicycle hub outperforms metal and reduces risk of misaligned wheel spokes. The injection molded, three-piece hub reduces part count by 75 percent compared with the metal version and helps Marwi reduce costs in the competitive bicycle market. Marwi of Olney, Ill., molds the hub parts using two grades of nylon supplied by DSM Engineering Plastics of Evansville, Ind. The hub has a structural shell and two push-in bearings that connect to m etal spoke flanges. Tel: (618) 392-2000.
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