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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A lifeline for farming machinery with new cassette seal
SKF has launched its MUD11 cassette seal for wheel ends, to help improve the performance of equipment such as agricultural and construction machinery. New design features extend the seal’s service … [Read More...] about A lifeline for farming machinery with new cassette seal
Robust seal raises new mounted tapered roller bearing performance
SKF has vastly extended the performance, and product life, of its new mounted tapered roller bearing by pairing it with a superior seal. The mounted tapered roller bearing, also known as a Type E … [Read More...] about Robust seal raises new mounted tapered roller bearing performance
Pump bearings going strong after ten years
Vesconite Hilube bowl, stuffing box, suction, and line-shaft bearings continue to operate in a condensate pump in the US ten years after installation. This is according to Vesconite Bearings pump … [Read More...] about Pump bearings going strong after ten years
Transport Canada’s Ocean Protection Plan
Thordon Bearings has praised the government’s Innovative Solutions Canada initiative for encouraging more of the country’s entrepreneurs, innovators, and manufacturers to design solutions in support … [Read More...] about Transport Canada’s Ocean Protection Plan
Thordon Bearings celebrates its 110th anniversary.
Navies, shipowners, shipyards, and organizations have offered the best of birthday wishes to Canada’s Thomson-Gordon Group, the parent company of water-lubricated polymer bearing pioneer Thordon … [Read More...] about Thordon Bearings celebrates its 110th anniversary.
Thordon Bearings and the Green Award Foundation’s Incentive Provider program
Thordon Bearings’ COMPAC open seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearing system is being offered to ship owners with a 5% rebate as part of the international Green Award Foundation’s Incentive … [Read More...] about Thordon Bearings and the Green Award Foundation’s Incentive Provider program
SKF joins SteelZero Initiative; commits to 100% carbon-neutral steel
SKF, a global supplier of bearings, sealing solutions, lubrication systems, condition monitoring systems, and services has committed to using 100% carbon-neutral steel in its global supply chain by … [Read More...] about SKF joins SteelZero Initiative; commits to 100% carbon-neutral steel
New crossed roller bearing from IKO combines ultra small size and rigidity
IKO International has unveiled its newest crossed roller bearing — the CRBT105A. This ultra-small, ultra-thin unit is designed to provide exceptional rigidity for space-constrained automated machine … [Read More...] about New crossed roller bearing from IKO combines ultra small size and rigidity
Kaman Distribution Group acquires Integro Technologies Corporation
Kaman Distribution Group (“KDG”), a national distributor and solutions provider, today announced that it has acquired Integro Technologies Corporation. Based in Salisbury, North Carolina, Integro … [Read More...] about Kaman Distribution Group acquires Integro Technologies Corporation
New igus material for the food industry
igus has developed a new wear-resistant material for high-temperature applications that will help ensure reliable and durable operation and will be especially beneficial for the food and packaging … [Read More...] about New igus material for the food industry
SKF in collaboration to speed up development of fossil-free bearing steel
SKF is supporting the development of fossil-free bearing steel through a collaboration with Luleå University of Technology’s CH2ESS initiative. As part of the collaboration, SKF will participate in … [Read More...] about SKF in collaboration to speed up development of fossil-free bearing steel
New SKF bearing reduces grease consumption by up to 99%
New designed large bearings from SKF used in applications such as mining machinery reduce grease consumption in the bearing up to 99% and last up to twice as long as conventional open bearings — … [Read More...] about New SKF bearing reduces grease consumption by up to 99%
The top five challenges of relubricating bearings
A car owner's worst nightmare is accidentally filling their tank with diesel when their car runs on petrol. A fuel mix-up can be very damaging and costly, not to mention embarrassing. The same can be … [Read More...] about The top five challenges of relubricating bearings
Thordon Bearings praises Innovative Solutions Canada
Thordon Bearings has praised the Canadian government’s Innovative Solutions Canada initiative for encouraging more of the country’s entrepreneurs, innovators, and manufacturers to design solutions in … [Read More...] about Thordon Bearings praises Innovative Solutions Canada
Cameroon palm oil producer prototypes Hitemp 150 hanger bearings
Vesconite’s Hitemp 150 hanger bearings have been installed at a palm oil processing factory in Cameroon, Central Africa. This followed a suggestion to test Vesconite Bearing’s most … [Read More...] about Cameroon palm oil producer prototypes Hitemp 150 hanger bearings
