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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Radial and thrust forces in bearings
Where accuracy is required, it is important for engineers to consider the forces acting on a bearing. Because a bearing typically supports the free motion of a shaft about an axis of rotation, two … [Read More...] about Radial and thrust forces in bearings
Tailshaft bearing solution from Thordon Bearings
Grupo Servicios Maritimos, an Argentinian company offering a variety of services related to the maritime, inland waterways, and port activity, operates a fleet of ten tugs, two container feeders, and … [Read More...] about Tailshaft bearing solution from Thordon Bearings
Radial and thrust forces in bearings
Where accuracy is required, it is important for engineers to consider the forces acting on a bearing. Because a bearing typically supports the free motion of a shaft about an axis of rotation, two … [Read More...] about Radial and thrust forces in bearings
New igus bearings reduce wear in heavy-duty applications
igus has introduced a new bearing with an improved iglide material, TX2, which offers self-lubricating and maintenance-free properties for heavy-duty applications. TX2 increases wear resistance by … [Read More...] about New igus bearings reduce wear in heavy-duty applications
Thordon Bearings’ launches first large commercial vessel project in Mexico
Mexico-based TZ Industrias has replaced the deck machinery bushing aboard the Caroil Transport Marine oil tanker Petion with ThorPlas-Blue, marking Thordon Bearings’ first large commercial vessel … [Read More...] about Thordon Bearings’ launches first large commercial vessel project in Mexico
SKF’s oil regeneration service made available to customers in Mexico
Industrial end-users in Mexico will now be able to make use of regenerated oil services using a unique and recently developed system from SKF. Molecular Oil Technology (MOT) has purchased and will … [Read More...] about SKF’s oil regeneration service made available to customers in Mexico
Emerson Bearing Boston offers online guide for enhancing bearing performance and service life
Choosing the proper bearing lubricant can help keep a facility's machinery safe and operational. Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and … [Read More...] about Emerson Bearing Boston offers online guide for enhancing bearing performance and service life
Special guide for keeping bearings in optimal condition
The key to preventing bearing failure and maximizing bearing longevity is through proper maintenance. Learn more about lubrication and how to keep your system's bearings in optimal condition and … [Read More...] about Special guide for keeping bearings in optimal condition
Austria Quality Seal awarded to bearing manufacturer NKE
In April 2021, bearing manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH received the Austria Quality Seal. The accredited quality seal is awarded by the Austrian association for the promotion of quality (ÖQA) after … [Read More...] about Austria Quality Seal awarded to bearing manufacturer NKE
igus iglidur TX2 high-strength filament fabric bushings
The new iglidur TX2 plain bushings were developed for use in particularly highly loaded bearing locations. Due to its incorporated solid lubricants, the high-strength, wound construction ensures for a … [Read More...] about igus iglidur TX2 high-strength filament fabric bushings
Lower bearing replacement at Hammanskraal Drinking Water Project
Repair work at the Hammanskraal Drinking Water Project in Tshwane, South Africa, has included replacement of the lower bearing on an Archimedes screw with a Vesconite Hilube polymer bearing. The … [Read More...] about Lower bearing replacement at Hammanskraal Drinking Water Project
Bearings help keep world’s oldest steam driven tug operational
One of the world’s oldest tugboats, the 117-year-old, steam-driven Daniel Adamson, is set to return to service offering short cruises along the River Weaver, a tributary of the fabled Mersey River in … [Read More...] about Bearings help keep world’s oldest steam driven tug operational
Pump containing Hitemp 160 SABS certified
A pump containing three sleeve bearings made from a new bearing material, Hitemp 160 − which can operate to temperatures up to 160°C and is resistant to abrasive material − has been tested in a pump … [Read More...] about Pump containing Hitemp 160 SABS certified
NSK named Motion Industries’ “2020 Supplier of the Year”
Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a provider of industrial technology solutions, named NSK “2020 Supplier of the Year.” The award … [Read More...] about NSK named Motion Industries’ “2020 Supplier of the Year”
Optimizing gas turbine performance through planned maintenance and repairs
Gas turbines are efficient and reliable sources of power that drive generators in national power stations as well as smaller industrial settings. Their flexibility allows them to be brought online to … [Read More...] about Optimizing gas turbine performance through planned maintenance and repairs
