Bearings that are mounted within a flanged housing are used when the bearing mounting surface is perpendicular to a shaft axis. They are commonly available in two, three, or four-hole configurations. Two-bolt flanged ball bearing units have a diamond or winged-shape with 2 holes for mounting. As with our 3-bolt Flanged Bearing Units, 4-bolt Flanged … [Read More...] about AST two bolt flanges
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- Why bearings will be essential to Agriculture 4.0
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Larger plate sizes in the works with strategic investments
By Mike Santora
Vesconite Bearings is expanding its manufacturing capabilities to meet the increasing demand for larger low-friction wear plates. Responding to customer feedback and market trends, Vesconite … [Read More...] about Larger plate sizes in the works with strategic investments
Revolutionizing testing with bearings
By Mike Santora
The Automated Test Equipment (ATE) market, valued at USD 8.5 billion in 2022, is poised for an impressive surge with a 10% CAGR (2023-2032) propelled by the global shift towards vehicle … [Read More...] about Revolutionizing testing with bearings
Wind vanes repaired with Vesconite Hilube
By Mike Santora
When boating aficionado Roy McBride decided to develop repair kits for the Aries Wind Vane, he chose Vesconite Hilube for the bearings. Aries Wind Vane self-operating steering systems are robust … [Read More...] about Wind vanes repaired with Vesconite Hilube
Thordon Bearings polymer bearing technology for Vietnamese hydropower market
By Mike Santora
Thordon Bearings pioneering polymer bearing technology is gaining traction in Vietnam’s hydropower market, following the performance success of its self-lubricating bearings retrofitted to five … [Read More...] about Thordon Bearings polymer bearing technology for Vietnamese hydropower market
Full ceramic radial bearings for extreme environment applications
By Mike Santora
The XTREME 6000 ZrO2 Series of Full Ceramic Radial Bearings from CeramicSpeed are designed to provide levels of performance in extreme environments beyond the capabilities of steel and even hybrid … [Read More...] about Full ceramic radial bearings for extreme environment applications
Why bearings will be essential to Agriculture 4.0
By Mike Santora
According to the European Commission (EC), “The digitalization of the European agricultural sector has the potential to revolutionize the industry, promoting efficiency, sustainability and … [Read More...] about Why bearings will be essential to Agriculture 4.0
Flying towards sustainability
By Mike Santora
According to Deloitte, “the demand for sustainability, product innovations, and wartime defense is expected to result in rapid technological evolution” in the aerospace and defense (A&D) … [Read More...] about Flying towards sustainability
New igus Smart Fixed flange bearings unlock predictive maintenance
By Mike Santora
Constructed from self-lubricating, high-performance plastic, the bearings feature an integrated abrasion sensor, thin circuit board, and cableless battery supply. Wear interrupts the board's conductor … [Read More...] about New igus Smart Fixed flange bearings unlock predictive maintenance
New IKO cam followers allow mounting freedom in tight spaces
By Mike Santora
IKO International is pleased to introduce its CFC...B Series of short stud-type cam followers. These new cam followers have a unique mounting structure that solves space limitations that often exist … [Read More...] about New IKO cam followers allow mounting freedom in tight spaces
Tailshaft seals on a twin-screw passenger vessel
By Mike Santora
Leading water-lubricated bearings and seals innovator Thordon Bearings has completed the installation of its award-winning TG100 tailshaft seals on a twin-screw passenger vessel. The retrofit took … [Read More...] about Tailshaft seals on a twin-screw passenger vessel
New igus Smart Fixed Flange Bearings unlock predictive maintenance
By Mike Santora
igus, a global manufacturer of motion plastics, has developed intelligent two- and four-hole fixed flange bearings with wireless sensing capabilities for wear detection, enabling condition monitoring … [Read More...] about New igus Smart Fixed Flange Bearings unlock predictive maintenance
Vesconite Bearings new thinnest-walled bearing
By Mike Santora
Vesconite Bearings is thrilled to announce a significant achievement – the creation of its thinnest-walled product to date. This accomplishment is attributed to Vesconite Bearings' technical … [Read More...] about Vesconite Bearings new thinnest-walled bearing
Vesconite Bearings launches dedicated jet-ski webstore for replacement pump sets
By Mike Santora
Vesconite Bearings, a global leader in high-performance bearing and wear part solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new jet-ski webstore. The webstore can be accessed at … [Read More...] about Vesconite Bearings launches dedicated jet-ski webstore for replacement pump sets
AST rod ends
By Mike Santora
Rod ends consist of an eye-shaped head with integral shank forming a housing and a standard spherical plain bearing, or a spherical plain bearing inner ring, or a spherical plain bearing inner ring … [Read More...] about AST rod ends
AST two bolt flanges
By Mike Santora
Bearings that are mounted within a flanged housing are used when the bearing mounting surface is perpendicular to a shaft axis. They are commonly available in two, three, or four-hole configurations. … [Read More...] about AST two bolt flanges