Trelleborg Sealing Solutions launches Turcon MC1 and Turcon MC2 materials, the only polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) based electrically conductive materials suited for use in spring and elastomer-energized seals. Engineered for dynamic applications, seals, and bearings from the materials will provide reliable electric connection between moving … [Read More...]
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The re-grease debate in steering part design
Grease nipple or greased for life? It’s a choice that vehicle manufacturers must make when considering the preventative maintenance schedules of the end user. Here, Emma Cygan, design and development … [Read More...]
Timken expands manufacturing capability of Southeast regional gear repair facility
The Timken Company has announced that renovations are complete and new services operational at the Philadelphia Gear Southeast Regional gear repair facility in Birmingham, Ala. The project includes an … [Read More...]
What do your bearings say about the condition of your equipment?
John R. Bacher, Bearings Manager – Primetals Technologies USA LLC Nearly every machine or device that has rotating components make use of either a rolling element or sleeve bearing. Rolling element … [Read More...]
SMB Bearings gains IPR status
SMB Bearings has successfully gained Inward Process Relief (IPR) approval. Under UK law, goods imported from outside the EU are usually subject to customs duty and VAT, even if the products are sent … [Read More...]
Sulzer helps Southern California in power generation sector
Expert maintenance support is essential to minimizing downtime and ensuring ongoing performance, especially in the power generation sector. At the forefront of this industry is Sulzer, an independent … [Read More...]
Emerson Bearing oil seals
Oil seals keep contaminants separate from the lubricants that keep rotating shafts and precision bearings in good working order. Oil seals are also known as rotary shaft seals, lip seals, and shaft … [Read More...]
The importance of correct entry radius with shoulder bolts
After buzz squeak and rattle testing (BSR) analysis, an OEM discovered failures in its Seating System. The issues included axial play in the seats and noise emanating from the seating system assembly. … [Read More...]
Environmentally acceptable lubricants vs. water for propeller shafts
Thordon Bearings is alerting its customers to the recent publication of a DNV GL study that concludes the recent surge in propeller shaft bearing failures is indeed related to the use of certain … [Read More...]
Maintenance-free igubal polymer spherical bearings
Self-lubricating igus spherical balls now available with cost-effective sheet metal housing Pillow blocks and fixed flange bearings need constant lubrication and maintenance to combat heavy dirt … [Read More...]
Thordon Composite seawater lubricated cutter shaft bearing
The National Marine Dredging Company has replaced the rubber cutter shaft bearings on the 89m dredger Al Khatem, marking a step closer to the Abu Dhabi-based dredging company’s fleet-wide conversion … [Read More...]
Klamploc adapter lock for sealmaster spherical bearings
Regal Beloit Corporation, a manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation, and power transmission components, announces the release of the new Klamploc adapter lock for … [Read More...]
What are the best methods for preload in a bearing system?
Springs The simplest method of applying preload is to use a wave spring. The spring acts on the outer ring of one of the two bearings. This outer ring must be able to be axially displaced. In the … [Read More...]
Sealmaster PN Gold mounted bearings receive IP69K certification
Regal Beloit Corporation, a manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation, and power transmission components, announced that its Sealmaster PN Gold mounted ball … [Read More...]
Freudenberg develops low-friction bearing for improved lubrication
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed an optimized design for its Levitorq axial thrust washers. Through a new “scoop” feature, the enhanced Levitorq design is able to collect and push … [Read More...]
Student designs functional furniture with igus products
Maintenance-free guides, bearings are key parts in convertible sofa, workstation An interior design student in Germany used products from igus to develop a practical solution for a constricted … [Read More...]
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