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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What Are EMQ-Rated Bearings?
The demand for a quiet electric motor – meaning, one that runs with very little noise and vibration – was the primary application that drove engineers to develop and market low-noise ball bearings. … [Read More...] about What Are EMQ-Rated Bearings?
What Are Tapered Roller Bearings?
A key element of machinery designed for heavy-duty applications, the tapered roller bearing consists of a cone (inner ring), a cup (outer ring), rollers, and a cage. The rollers are tapered in the … [Read More...] about What Are Tapered Roller Bearings?
igus shows the CO2 footprint for lubrication-free tribo-plain bearings
How much CO2 is released into the atmosphere as a result of plastic bearings production? For the first time, igus, the motion plastics specialist, is publishing precise CO2 footprints for many of its … [Read More...] about igus shows the CO2 footprint for lubrication-free tribo-plain bearings
Fersa Bearings enters into strategic partnership with Knorr-Bremse TruckServices
Bearings manufacturer Fersa Bearings announces a new strategic partnership with Knorr-Bremse TruckServices, the commercial vehicles aftermarket brand of Knorr-Bremse AG. With headquarters in Munich, … [Read More...] about Fersa Bearings enters into strategic partnership with Knorr-Bremse TruckServices
When bearing relubrication is not a DIY job
If you are changing the bearings on a skateboard, you can do it in your garage with a pair of tweezers. For many applications though, the process of relubrication requires precision, expertise, and … [Read More...] about When bearing relubrication is not a DIY job
More power from smaller motors with new SKF Hybrid deep groove ball bearing
A new high-performance two-piece polymer cage pushes SKF’s Hybrid deep groove ball bearing into new limits and gives more flexibility in the design choices. By allowing higher rotational speeds, it … [Read More...] about More power from smaller motors with new SKF Hybrid deep groove ball bearing
New polymer spherical ball from igus strengthens food safety
To make food processing facilities and machinery even safer, igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, is launching a new standard in the form of the high-performance plastic iglide … [Read More...] about New polymer spherical ball from igus strengthens food safety
Thordon SXL propeller shaft bearings installed aboard the ferry, Daleela
Thordon Bearings’ Egyptian distributor and integrated services provider Nefertiti Marine has successfully commissioned the water lubricated Thordon SXL propeller shaft bearings installed aboard the … [Read More...] about Thordon SXL propeller shaft bearings installed aboard the ferry, Daleela
Trelleborg launches low friction lightweight thermoplastic composite bearing
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions launches its latest lightweight thermoplastic composite bearing, the HiMod Advanced Composite Bearing Plus, an enhanced dual-layer bearing with a low-friction modified … [Read More...] about Trelleborg launches low friction lightweight thermoplastic composite bearing
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
