To counteract confusion over the many steel bearing variations available, specialist bearing supplier, SMB Bearings has published a new materials guide to provide a helpful resource. The guide, Steel bearings: an essential guide to this essential … [Read more...] about SMB Bearings publishes steel bearings guide
NTNs Bower Type E bearing unit
The Bower Type E bearing unit is one-piece sturdy cast iron housing with elongated mounting slots featuring a spherical roller bearing insert that allows for +/- 2 degrees of misalignment. Bower Type E units also feature a set screw locking collar, … [Read more...] about NTNs Bower Type E bearing unit
SKF Announces Fal Dieso and Amy Sliwinski to Serve in Key Leadership Roles
SKF, a global supplier of bearings, seals, lubricants, linear motion components, and condition monitoring systems, announced today the hiring and promotion of two key additions to the executive leadership team of SKF USA, its U.S. subsidiary. Fal … [Read more...] about SKF Announces Fal Dieso and Amy Sliwinski to Serve in Key Leadership Roles
SKF earns Manufacturer Excellence Award
The SKF Cooper sealed split spherical roller bearing, the only sealed split spherical roller bearing currently on the market, has earned a 2020 Manufacturer Excellence Award for Innovation in Product Design from the Bearing Specialists Association … [Read more...] about SKF earns Manufacturer Excellence Award
Auburn Bearing & Manufacturing acquires Aurotek TSB, Inc.
As of February 1, 2021, Auburn Bearing & Manufacturing Inc, an American-based designer and manufacturer of thrust bearings, custom bearings, and precision components, has acquired the assets of Aurotek TSB, Inc. Aurotek TSB, Inc. is … [Read more...] about Auburn Bearing & Manufacturing acquires Aurotek TSB, Inc.
New Managing Director and Sales Director at NKE
Bearing manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH has a new Managing Director: Matthias Ortner has been carrying out the duties of Deputy Managing Director in Steyr since October 2020. Following the departure of Managing Director Thomas Witzler the year before, … [Read more...] about New Managing Director and Sales Director at NKE
Extending small steam turbine performance and reliability to minimize costs
Beyond the large units driving generators, small steam turbines are commonly used in parallel with electric motors to power important assets such as pumps. Keeping these smaller turbines properly maintained is essential for continued performance and … [Read more...] about Extending small steam turbine performance and reliability to minimize costs
Sulzer increases capacity and efficiency for Babbitt bearing manufacturing
White metal or Babbitt bearings are used in a wide variety of rotating machinery and, just like conventional roller or ball bearings, they need to be replaced when they reach the end of their service life. Replacements can be manufactured by … [Read more...] about Sulzer increases capacity and efficiency for Babbitt bearing manufacturing
Ten tips for proper bearing maintenance
What do clocks, skateboards, and industrial machinery have in common? They all rely on bearings to maintain their smooth rotational movements. However, to achieve reliability, they must be maintained and handled correctly. This will ensure a long … [Read more...] about Ten tips for proper bearing maintenance
Unique plastic plain bearing applications wanted
The manus award celebrates its tenth anniversary and introduces its first sustainability prize. Nominations are open for the manus award from igus, which honors extraordinary and unique use of the company’s high-performance plastics in product … [Read more...] about Unique plastic plain bearing applications wanted