There are a huge number of variables an engineer needs to weigh up when selecting the right types of bearings for a project. There is no doubt things can get confusing, particularly if your project is non-standard. Here, Chris Johnson managing director at specialist bearing supplier SMB Bearings, explains one of six important bearing selection … [Read More...] about Navigating the bearing selection process
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Emerson: Extending bearing life in the bottling/canning industry
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) must ensure that bearings perform properly and won’t require excess maintenance or frequent replacement simply because they can’t handle chemical cleaning … [Read More...] about Emerson: Extending bearing life in the bottling/canning industry
U.S flagged Great Lakes bulker now operational with Thordon Bearings
The Mark W. Barker, the first new U.S flagged Great Lakes bulker in almost 40 years, has successfully completed sea trials and will now begin trading throughout the freshwater lakes and river networks … [Read More...] about U.S flagged Great Lakes bulker now operational with Thordon Bearings
Insulate CERAMICSPEED radial bearings
CERAMICSPEED radial bearings last up to 8 times longer than traditional radial bearings. Custom-made for electrical motors CERAMICSPEED InsulateTM Radial Bearings protect against damage to the race, … [Read More...] about Insulate CERAMICSPEED radial bearings
Bearing solutions for higher power density, and lower carbon footprint
Wind turbine manufacturers and operators are currently faced with enormous challenges. How can higher performance be delivered on a permanent basis within exactly the same installation space while … [Read More...] about Bearing solutions for higher power density, and lower carbon footprint
New king pin and thrust bearings save costs for forklift company
A forklift rental company in the Cape Winelands, South Africa, is experiencing less downtime, expenditure, and fewer equipment repairs thanks to the introduction of Vesconite king pin and thrust … [Read More...] about New king pin and thrust bearings save costs for forklift company
igus expert scheduled to speak at IMTS
Michael Patterson, igus smart plastics industry manager, will be a guest speaker at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in September. Patterson will be sharing his insights on intelligent … [Read More...] about igus expert scheduled to speak at IMTS
From farm to fork: The role of bearings in the food and beverage supply chain
From the London Beer Flood of 1814 to the Tapioca Tanker Disaster of 1972, there has been a host of high-profile food and beverage disasters at all stages of the food processing chain. While … [Read More...] about From farm to fork: The role of bearings in the food and beverage supply chain
Vesconite on choosing noise-free marine bearings
An ocean of noise could be greatly reduced if more ship owners opted for noise-free marine bearings. This is according to Vesconite Bearings, which is promoting its bearings materials as ones that … [Read More...] about Vesconite on choosing noise-free marine bearings
New elevator stages from OES with hight precision ball bearing profile rails
Two new motorized elevator stages, the DAG20-120-01, and the DAG20-120-04 have been released by Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES). These high resolution, compact, low profile elevator stages … [Read More...] about New elevator stages from OES with hight precision ball bearing profile rails
Hybrid rolling bearings from igus now available with calculable service life
Motion plastics expert igus has recently introduced a service life calculator tool for their WJRM line of hybrid rolling bearings. This lesser-known product line combines drylin® linear bearing … [Read More...] about Hybrid rolling bearings from igus now available with calculable service life
Economical and with a heavy-duty output bearing
Axially space-saving, economical, IP65-compliant, and designed for high radial and axial forces at the output: The WPLHE combines all the advantages of the successful PLHE, the world's first … [Read More...] about Economical and with a heavy-duty output bearing
Condition monitoring methods for better bearing performance
It is estimated that bearing faults account for around half of all failures in electric machines. The consequences of failure can result in unplanned downtime, machine breakdowns, equipment damage, … [Read More...] about Condition monitoring methods for better bearing performance
Trelleborg hires Kurilenko as Application Engineer
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a leading developer, manufacturer, and supplier of precision seals, bearings, and custom-molded polymer components, hires Nikita Kurilenko as an Application … [Read More...] about Trelleborg hires Kurilenko as Application Engineer
Sulzer supplies pump technology to Keadby 2 combined cycle gas turbine power plant
Built by SSE in collaboration with Siemens, the 840 MW Keadby 2 power station in Lincolnshire, UK, is one of the most advanced gas-fired power plants in the world. Scheduled to commence operation in … [Read More...] about Sulzer supplies pump technology to Keadby 2 combined cycle gas turbine power plant
NKE Austria is recertified to ISO
Bearing manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH has again passed the ISO audit. The certifications ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 apply to the introduction and implementation of a management system for the … [Read More...] about NKE Austria is recertified to ISO
