According to SKF, it takes approximately 100 process steps to produce a new bearing, compared to roughly ten for a remanufactured bearing. It’s no surprise, therefore, that there has been an increasing demand for remanufactured bearings in heavy-duty industrial applications. Here Chris Johnson, managing director at bearing relubrication specialist … [Read More...] about Should remanufactured bearings become the norm?
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New igus xiros ball bearing materials stand up to chemicals and temperatures of 150°C
igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, announced it is adding two new materials to its range of ball bearings for high-temperature use. Machines and systems have to withstand … [Read More...] about New igus xiros ball bearing materials stand up to chemicals and temperatures of 150°C
Schaeffler thin section bearings
Thin-section bearings are high-precision products with very little running noise and a high load-carrying capacity. These bearings are available in three different designs with extremely small, … [Read More...] about Schaeffler thin section bearings
Smart, solar-powered trash bin with igus plain bearings
A clean cityscape is what many large cities around the world long for. Finbin, a Finnish company, has engineered an innovative trash receptacle to bring that dream closer. This advanced trash bin … [Read More...] about Smart, solar-powered trash bin with igus plain bearings
Isotech air bearings, bushings, and guides
AIR BEARINGS, BUSHINGS & GUIDES Zero Friction-indefinite operating life Contaminant free, clean environments Zero friction – No heat generation at high speed High accuracy … [Read More...] about Isotech air bearings, bushings, and guides
Low-friction bearings reduce energy losses in free-stream turbines
A hydro turbine company based in Portland, Maine, USA, has chosen Vesconite Bearings’ lowest-friction material for the thrust bearings on its free-stream turbines. The material, Vesconite … [Read More...] about Low-friction bearings reduce energy losses in free-stream turbines
Schaeffler experts discuss sustainably future mobility at the US CTI symposium
At the upcoming 17th CTI Symposium USA, Schaeffler experts will discuss the future of mobility. This year’s event, held May 24 and 25 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Mich., will focus on … [Read More...] about Schaeffler experts discuss sustainably future mobility at the US CTI symposium
Simpler aeration pump design reduces maintenance requirements
There are times when a simple pump design and less maintenance are preferred by pump users, especially in messy dirty wastewater applications. Such was the case with one wastewater plant operator … [Read More...] about Simpler aeration pump design reduces maintenance requirements
New Hampshire Ball Bearings’ medium to large cylindrical roller bearings
Specialized solutions engineered for reliability under heavy radial loads, medium to high speeds, and maximum operating temperatures. Design Basics Our high-precision cylindrical roller bearings … [Read More...] about New Hampshire Ball Bearings’ medium to large cylindrical roller bearings
Indian dam project demonstrates Vesconite creep, abrasion resistance
Indian hydroelectric projects offer unique challenges: they are exposed to monsoon floods for a few months of the year and then a dry spell for the rest of the year. After being dormant for … [Read More...] about Indian dam project demonstrates Vesconite creep, abrasion resistance
CCS certification beneficial for significant future Chinese bearing supply
Vesconite Bearings has received its China Classification Society (CCS) Certificate of Works Approval. This was announced by Vesconite Bearings Quality Control Manager Jaco Prinsloo, who notes that … [Read More...] about CCS certification beneficial for significant future Chinese bearing supply
Thordon wins composite bearing deal
SIGMA Group, one of Europe’s leading industrial pump manufacturers, has specified Thordon Bearings’ grease-free bearings for installation to the specialized pumping sets destined for flood defense and … [Read More...] about Thordon wins composite bearing deal
SKF joins forces with CAKE to implement bearings with lowest possible carbon emissions
SKF has signed a letter of intent with CAKE, the Swedish maker of premium, lightweight, electric motorcycles, to explore how it can incorporate bearings produced with the lowest possible carbon … [Read More...] about SKF joins forces with CAKE to implement bearings with lowest possible carbon emissions
Heavy loads are no problem for the new igutex TX3 fiber-wound material
In applications with loads of more than 80Mpa, plain bearings made of thermoplastic materials can push their limits. igus, the world leader in motion plastics, has expanded the existing range of … [Read More...] about Heavy loads are no problem for the new igutex TX3 fiber-wound material
Bearings in mining, aggregates face tough obstacles
At the recent Conexpo/ConAgg show in Las Vegas, Dennis Ducalo, an industry manager for mining, cement, and aggregate at Schaeffler Group USA, talked a bit about his company’s bearings that can be used … [Read More...] about Bearings in mining, aggregates face tough obstacles
Vesconite Hilube wicket gate bushings replace bronze
A San Diego hydroelectric plant has been operating with Vesconite Hilube wicket gate bushings since August 2022. Hollow bar for the bushings was ordered from Vesconite Bearings’ warehouse in … [Read More...] about Vesconite Hilube wicket gate bushings replace bronze
