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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Virtual wonderland for engineers: the igus factory travels round the world
New app offers insight into production and development at Cologne factory Technical sales consultants for igus now have the capability to show customers the company’s factory in Cologne, Germany … [Read More...]
Smalley bearing preload wave springs
Smalley wave springs are suitable for preloading bearings. The wave spring preloads the bearing through its outer race, taking up play in the bearing. Preloading will reduce bearing damage, wear, … [Read More...]
Bearing Tips Podcast: CCTY Bearing Company’s Evan Poulakidas
https://soundcloud.com/design-world/bearing-tips-podcast-evan-poulakidas-of-ccty-bearing-company In this edition of the Bearing Tips podcast, Design World editor Mike Santora speaks with CCTY … [Read More...]
Stern bearing in 43-ft aluminum sailing yacht application
Vesconite Bearings has a long history of service to recreational boat users thanks to its large number of distributors for its marine products. Dutch-born world travelers Adri and Sytske Broekhuizen, … [Read More...]
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies introduces a seal that comes with an integrated bearing
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has introduced a machine component that combines a plastic rotating bearing with a seal in a single, precisely matched unit. The design offers significant weight, … [Read More...]
UK bracket manufacturer selects Vesconite for 3D printer bushings
A UK manufacturer of brackets for electrical equipment has changed its 3D printer bushings to Vesconite ones. The manufacturer had used roller bearings on its two Prusa 3D printers but had found that … [Read More...]
The bearing balancing act — What are the ultra-low friction grease options?
The F1 in Schools competition sees students from around the world compete to design and race the fastest miniature car model. The UK took home the world champion title at the 2019 world finals in Abu … [Read More...]
Polygon high-performance composite plain bearings at CONEXPO 2020
Polygon Company, a producer of composite tubing, bearings, and pneumatic cylinders, announces will be highlighting its line of high-performance composite plain bearings at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 on … [Read More...]
Polymer-Based bearings in Food and Beverage applications
By David Kaley — Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Edited by Mike Santora With easier cleaning, installation, and increased corrosion-resistance, plastic bearings and wear rings are a suitable … [Read More...]
Timken hygienic bearings for food and beverage plants
The Timken Company is helping customers engineer a stronger line of defense in food processing plants where harsh chemicals and aggressive washdowns can spell equipment troubles. Already including … [Read More...]
What are the different types of bearing lubricants?
Good lubrication plays a crucial part for many bearings. The right lubricant creates a protective film that provides a layer of protection. Without that protection, unwanted friction can create wear … [Read More...]
Low volume orders for bespoke ceramic bearings
Ceramic bearing supplier, SMB Bearings is now able to fulfil low volume orders of bespoke ceramic bearing sizes following its five-year strong relationship with a specialist ceramic bearing factory in … [Read More...]
Emerson Bearing Boston’s new Pump Industry Division
Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, has established a Pump Industry … [Read More...]
SKF — better data collection from hazardous areas
A sensor that monitors rotating equipment performance is now certified for use in hazardous areas, extending condition monitoring into new applications and industries. SKF has gained hazardous area … [Read More...]
Bearing specialist sponsors model car racer
Specialist miniature bearing supplier, SMB Bearings has sponsored remote control (RC) car racing champion, Elias Johansson, providing specialist chrome steel miniature bearings to the Swedish RC … [Read More...]
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