Shaped like a grease gun, the grease packer is a low-pressure alternative for emptying grease cartridges. It provides an easy and clean alternative to manual grease packing of open bearings, and can even be used in other open applications like gears. SKF www.skf.com … [Read More...]
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Timken split cylindrical roller bearing housed units for hard-to-service bearings
The Timken Company has launched the Timken-brand line of Split Cylindrical Roller Bearing Housed Units designed to reduce maintenance time and cost where bearings are mounted in hard-to-access … [Read More...]
Supply continues to first Vesconite pump application
The Australian agent of the no-swell, lubrication-free bushing and wear materials Vesconite and Vesconite Hilube continues to supply the company that first proved Vesconite’s suitability for pump … [Read More...]
Schaeffler shows new vehicle concept and technologies at Detroit symposium
During the 11th Schaeffler Symposium held today at the Motor City Casino Hotel in Detroit, the global automotive and industrial supplier is presenting its technologies for future mobility, including … [Read More...]
Igus plastic bushings podium across the cycling world
Over the past several years, thermo-plastic bushings have burst onto the cycling scene incontrovertibly. Both frame and component manufacturers are curious to see whether the durability reports are … [Read More...]
Thordon Bearings’ GSS division adds shaft alignment to its portfolio
Thordon Bearings’ Global Service & Support (GSS) division has added propeller shaft alignment services to its global technical support portfolio. The new addition completes the company’s … [Read More...]
SoftWheel wheelchair suspension uses plastic igus bushings
By Thomas Renner || Engineers at SoftWheel were recently looking to improve wheel-rim suspension to make wheelchair riding significantly more comfortable and efficient for users. The Israeli company … [Read More...]
SKF Explorer tapered roller thrust bearings
The oil and gas industry continues to push the limits of technology. Deeper wells, harsher environments and more sophisticated drilling approaches all place additional demands on equipment, calling … [Read More...]
Vesconite Bearings has introduced standard 3D printer bushings as stock items
The maker of low-co-efficient-of-friction polymers, Vesconite, Vesconite Hilube and Superlube, has introduced 3D printer bushings as stock items. Printer users can now replace bronze sleeve … [Read More...]
Lomar’s Super-Eco boxships mark European breakthrough for Thordon Bearings
Delaware Trader, the first of two 2,700TEU newbuild containerships that China’s Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard is delivering to Lomar Shipping this year, has been fitted with a seawater lubricated … [Read More...]
Kluber Lubrication on specialty lubricants for sintered metal bearings
In electric motors or fans, sintered metal plain bearings are often preferred over rolling bearings or plastic plain bearings. Sintered bearings offer many operational benefits such as smooth running, … [Read More...]
Igus: Four ways to drive a slewing ring bearing
By Preston Souza | PRT Product Specialist, igus® Inc Slewing ring bearings are used in rotating and turntable applications. Traditionally, slewing ring bearings were designed in a style … [Read More...]
Timken to participate in vertical research partners 2018 Industrials Conference
The Timken Company, a leader in engineered bearings and power transmission products, today announced that it will participate in the Vertical Research Partners 2018 Industrials Conference on Sept. 5, … [Read More...]
Improved lubrication practices stop machine failures at TEP
The Tucson Electric Power (TEP) generating station in Springerville, Arizona, is a coal-fired plant that provides safe, reliable power to residents in the Tucson metropolitan area. With four … [Read More...]
Bearing Specialist Association fall meeting registration
The Bearing Specialists Association 2018 Fall Meeting and the Digital Supply Chain Forum will be co-located with ABMA’s Fall Meeting this year. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in … [Read More...]
Timken bearing helps with lumber mill application
CHALLENGE A tricky installation process regularly led to bearing damage and compromised performance for a busy lumber mill in Idaho. The previous ball housed units created a drag on profitability … [Read More...]
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