By Mike Santora || IoT and predictive maintenance remain critical areas of focus and innovation for the bearing industry in 2020 — as do advances in lubrication and material science. To get a better understanding of these technologies and what developments to expect, we asked some of top bearing industry experts for their take on what’s new and … [Read More...]
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New custom rotary stages with large aperture based on air bearings
Positioning, geometric performance, absolute high-resolution encoders, and a large, ⌀260mm clear aperture makes this air bearing stage a precision instrument for optical alignment, metrology, … [Read More...]
Emerson Bearing Boston offers solution to electrical bearing damage
When a bearing is exposed to an electric current, it can cause electrical bearing damage, which manifests as pits and grooves on the bearings' surface. This creates an uneven surface texture causing … [Read More...]
SKF wireless sensors for automated machine monitoring
Product Line Manager at SKF, Chris James, says: "Industrial plants are under increasing pressure, and as a result, production hours are increasing. At the same time, our customers need to avoid … [Read More...]
Hack the Crisis: CCTY Bearings on managing product flow and more
To better understand how bearing manufacturers are adjusting to the Coronavirus pandemic, we've been reaching out to industry thought leaders for their perspective. We recently corresponded via email … [Read More...]
igus bearings beat the heat in solar racing cars
Motion plastics from igus helped 70 students from Germany develop a solar-powered vehicle that traveled nearly 1,900 miles in the Australian desert at the World Solar Challenge. Team Sonnenwagen … [Read More...]
Vesconite looking into ventilator manufacturing
Polymer bushing and wear material manufacturer Vesconite Bearings is standing by to help manufacture ventilators in case the Coronavirus pandemic spirals. Last week, the company sent 25,000 emails to … [Read More...]
Top bearing trends: IoT, new materials, and innovation lubrication modes
By Mike Santora || IoT and predictive maintenance remain critical areas of focus and innovation for the bearing industry in 2020 — as do advances in lubrication and material science. To get a better … [Read More...]
Don’t blame it on the bearings
Stamping a low-quality metal with a high-quality machine tool probably wouldn’t result in success. But how many operators, unaware of the low-grade material, would blame the machine tool? This event … [Read More...]
Pump restarts successfully after closed period
One of South Africa’s largest independent polyurethane and plastic foam manufacturers restarted an important gear pump, used to pump glue to rebound foam chips, without difficulty after the company’s … [Read More...]
What are potential concerns for bearings used in high-temperature environments?
Depending on the application, your bearings better be built to stand the heat. High-temperature environments can cause serious issues for bearings without proper heat stabilization. While a standard … [Read More...]
Thordon Seal retrofit keeps Saudi Arabia-based ship operator on-hire
Capital expenditure is always a key consideration during the system procurement process but when low cost components result in an increase in unbudgeted operational costs, then any savings quickly … [Read More...]
Ceramic bearing: full ceramic or hybrid ceramic?
When most people think of ceramic bearings, they are usually referring to hybrid versions. Hybrid bearings sit in the middle of ceramic and steel, typically including stainless steel races or rings, … [Read More...]
What are the potential problems with preload?
1. Excessive preload: Excessive preload can have a sharp reduction in life due to increased load on the rollers which in turn increases friction, damages the lubricant and can cause high operating … [Read More...]
Preload: How much is too much?
The answer to this question would vary on a case-by-case basis and would depend on bearing type, size and operating conditions. For general applications, the operating clearance range should be within … [Read More...]
Ceramic bearings: zirconia or silicon nitride?
Back in 2000, scientists discovered zircon in rocks that showed life might have started 500 million years earlier than previously thought. This incredible compound has made a huge impact, as has its … [Read More...]
