As mentioned earlier — in the FAQ Plain bearings: What are they? — plain bearings are made of many graphite, bronze, and plastics that include PTFE, nylon, and polyacetal. Material improvements have made plastic plain bearings increasingly common, even in demanding motion applications. Shaft material and wear of plain bearings The shafts on which … [Read More...]
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What are labyrinth seals for bearings?
Labyrinth seals are a common type of mechanical seal used to prevent contamination within a bearing system's design. Bearings are frequently used in locations with prolonged exposure to abrasive dust, … [Read More...]
What are angular contact ball bearings?
Often configured with multiple, opposed, preloaded units, single row angular contact ball bearings are designed to accommodate axial loads acting in one direction. Under radial loads, an induced force … [Read More...]
Freewheel bike bushing operating well after 10,000km
When cycling enthusiast Willem Goosen noticed in a service that the cogset on his bike’s rear wheel - known as the rear freewheel - had quite a bit of play, he decided to make his own smaller … [Read More...]
Washers with axial friction bearing available from JW Winco
JW Winco, Inc., A Ganter Company, a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, offers GN 6342 Washers with Axial Friction Bearing, Stainless Steel. Used in connection with such … [Read More...]
Grease-free bearings help haul boat
The grease-free ThorPlas-Blue bearings Thordon supplied and installed to a Mississippi River line haul boat recently have helped reduce the vessel’s operating costs while creating a safer working … [Read More...]
Schaeffler’s OriginCheck App receives “Outstanding Landmark” award for 2018
The nation-branding initiative “Germany – Land of Ideas” organized by the German Federal Government and Federation of German Industries (BDI) has named Schaeffler as one of the recipients of its … [Read More...]
What is a single row deep groove ball bearing?
One of the most common types of rolling bearings, basic deep groove ball bearing design has not changed much over the years. Advances in materials, lubrication and other modifications have evolved … [Read More...]
Oil-to-water conversion success for Great Lakes bunkers
The oil-to-water lubricated tailshaft conversion Thordon Bearings carried out last year to the 26,260dwt Great Lakes Fleet-managed bulk carrier SS John G. Munson has successfully completed its first … [Read More...]
Igus’ iglide instead of needle bearings?
For years, iglide plastic bearings have been successfully replacing needle bearings. iglide plastics are injection-molded and embedded with solid lubricants, making the bearings 100% self-lubricating, … [Read More...]
NSK develops gyroscope toy with precision bearing technology
NSK Ltd. (NSK; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; President and CEO: Toshihiro Uchiyama) Group company, NSK Micro Precision Co., Ltd. (Brand name: ISC), has designed and developed a new gyroscope toy with a … [Read More...]
Planetary gear bearings from CCTY bearings
After two years in development and extensive testing, CCTY Bearing is unveiling its newest bearing series, the RN and RNN full complement cylindrical roller bearings. Planetary gears require immense … [Read More...]
Maintenance-free bearings help pool owners keep it clean
A company in Austria has designed a swimming pool cleaning device with maintenance-free polymer ball bearings from igus that helps people keep their water crystal clear. igus, which is based in … [Read More...]
SKF and Hexatronic sign development partnership
SKF and Proximion AB, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hexatronic Group AB have entered into a development partnership for the industrialization of fiber optic sensing systems. The two parties will … [Read More...]
Cat 428Es use Vesconite on boom pivot pin
Some 600 graves have been dug in the Luveve and West Park Cemeteries, in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, using 428E Caterpillar Tractor Loader Backhoes (TLBs) fitted with Vesconite self-lubricating wear-resistant … [Read More...]
NSK launches new mobile app
NSK has launched a new mobile application primarily for machine tool precision bearings to support efficient operation and IT-based plant management. Customers are now able to scan the unique 2D … [Read More...]
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