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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Exploring advanced manufacturing processes and bearing design
3D printing technologies have evolved significantly over recent years, with much of the research effort placed in the materials science field. This has enabled the development of a whole range of … [Read More...] about Exploring advanced manufacturing processes and bearing design
Rapid turnaround on remote geothermal steam turbine inspection
Power generation sites provide one of the most important commodities, but this service can only be delivered if all of the equipment is operating reliably. Steam turbines need to be inspected and … [Read More...] about Rapid turnaround on remote geothermal steam turbine inspection
SMB Bearings publishes steel bearings guide
To counteract confusion over the many steel bearing variations available, specialist bearing supplier, SMB Bearings has published a new materials guide to provide a helpful resource. The guide, Steel … [Read More...] about SMB Bearings publishes steel bearings guide
NTNs Bower Type E bearing unit
The Bower Type E bearing unit is one-piece sturdy cast iron housing with elongated mounting slots featuring a spherical roller bearing insert that allows for +/- 2 degrees of misalignment. Bower Type … [Read More...] about NTNs Bower Type E bearing unit
SKF Announces Fal Dieso and Amy Sliwinski to Serve in Key Leadership Roles
SKF, a global supplier of bearings, seals, lubricants, linear motion components, and condition monitoring systems, announced today the hiring and promotion of two key additions to the executive … [Read More...] about SKF Announces Fal Dieso and Amy Sliwinski to Serve in Key Leadership Roles
SKF earns Manufacturer Excellence Award
The SKF Cooper sealed split spherical roller bearing, the only sealed split spherical roller bearing currently on the market, has earned a 2020 Manufacturer Excellence Award for Innovation in Product … [Read More...] about SKF earns Manufacturer Excellence Award
Auburn Bearing & Manufacturing acquires Aurotek TSB, Inc.
As of February 1, 2021, Auburn Bearing & Manufacturing Inc, an American-based designer and manufacturer of thrust bearings, custom bearings, and precision components, has acquired the assets of … [Read More...] about Auburn Bearing & Manufacturing acquires Aurotek TSB, Inc.
New Managing Director and Sales Director at NKE
Bearing manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH has a new Managing Director: Matthias Ortner has been carrying out the duties of Deputy Managing Director in Steyr since October 2020. Following the departure of … [Read More...] about New Managing Director and Sales Director at NKE
Extending small steam turbine performance and reliability to minimize costs
Beyond the large units driving generators, small steam turbines are commonly used in parallel with electric motors to power important assets such as pumps. Keeping these smaller turbines properly … [Read More...] about Extending small steam turbine performance and reliability to minimize costs
Sulzer increases capacity and efficiency for Babbitt bearing manufacturing
White metal or Babbitt bearings are used in a wide variety of rotating machinery and, just like conventional roller or ball bearings, they need to be replaced when they reach the end of their service … [Read More...] about Sulzer increases capacity and efficiency for Babbitt bearing manufacturing
Ten tips for proper bearing maintenance
What do clocks, skateboards, and industrial machinery have in common? They all rely on bearings to maintain their smooth rotational movements. However, to achieve reliability, they must be maintained … [Read More...] about Ten tips for proper bearing maintenance
Unique plastic plain bearing applications wanted
The manus award celebrates its tenth anniversary and introduces its first sustainability prize. Nominations are open for the manus award from igus, which honors extraordinary and unique use of the … [Read More...] about Unique plastic plain bearing applications wanted
NORD for specialized food processing solutions
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS powers equipment that is used to process food and refine simple ingredients. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS provides highly configurable, flexible, and reliable solutions for food processing … [Read More...] about NORD for specialized food processing solutions
Are radial play and tolerance one and the same?
There is some confusion surrounding the relationship between the precision of a bearing, its manufacturing tolerances, and the level of internal clearance or 'play' between the raceways and balls. … [Read More...] about Are radial play and tolerance one and the same?
Sulzer on how to improve vertical pump efficiency and reliability
Jason Simcoe — Regional Sales Manager and Seth Tate, Technical Advisor - Sulzer Used throughout the water, petrochemical, and power generation sectors to move large volumes of water, vertical … [Read More...] about Sulzer on how to improve vertical pump efficiency and reliability
