As mentioned earlier — in the FAQ Plain bearings: What are they? — plain bearings are made of many graphite, bronze, and plastics that include PTFE, nylon, and polyacetal. Material improvements have made plastic plain bearings increasingly common, even in demanding motion applications. Shaft material and wear of plain bearings The shafts on which … [Read More...]
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Thordon joins growing IWSA membership base
Thordon Bearings has joined a growing number of organizations to have signed up as a full associate member of the International Windship Association (IWSA), the organisation established to facilitate … [Read More...]
Advances in infrastructure and technology spur growth for motion plastics
Germany-based igus GmbH posted a 17% increase in sales in 2017, according to figures released this week by the company at Hannover Messe 2018. igus, which also has a presence in Providence, R.I., is … [Read More...]
igus to unveil 6-axis robotic arm system at Hannover Messe
German-based manufacturer igus will take a step forward in the rapidly-evolving collaborative robotics space when it unveils the ReBeL, a low-cost robotics joint that can be used in residential and … [Read More...]
iglide PRT slewing rings
iglide PRT slewing rings use self-lubricating, low-friction sliding elements in place of ball bearings. They represent a step forward in slewing ring bearing technology. The sliding elements are … [Read More...]
Large girth gear drive lubricant at IEEE-IAS/PCA
Klϋber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, will showcase its operational lubricant for large girth gear drives at booth #316 during the 60th Annual IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement … [Read More...]
New integration solution from BigLever Software and PTC
BigLever Software has announced that the company has partnered with PTC to deliver a new bridge solution that integrates PTC’s Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution with BigLever’s … [Read More...]
SeaThigor shaft seal
Thordon Bearings’ shaft seal SeaThigor took home the Marine Propulsion Innovation Award last night following the Riviera Maritime Media-organised awards and gala dinner, held this year in Amsterdam, … [Read More...]
Schaeffler celebrates 75 years in Connecticut
The Schaeffler Group celebrated the 75th anniversary of its Danbury manufacturing operations located in the U.S. state of Connecticut. In just the past 15 years, the global manufacturer of precision … [Read More...]
High frequency linear actuators with cross roller bearing
IntelLiDrives Circular Voice Coil Positioning Stage (ICVCA) is a compact stage ideal for closed loop short stroke positioning applications where precision, repeatability and low force ripple are of … [Read More...]
SKF wins 2018 Automotive News PACE award
SKF was named a 2018 Automotive News PACE Award winner at an awards ceremony on April 9 in Detroit. The award recognizes OE vehicle suppliers for innovation, technological advancement and business … [Read More...]
Australian agricultural equipment manufacturer uses Vesconite Hilube
An Australian agricultural equipment manufacturer has switched from oil-impregnated nylon bushings to Vesconite Hilube polymer ones on the hydraulic tynes that it manufactures for seeding ma-chines. … [Read More...]
Spherical roller bearing solid-block and split-block housed units
Below-ground material handling equipment must withstand heavy loads and large amounts of dust, mud and grime. The full line of Timken housed units can quickly conquer these challenges. With the … [Read More...]
Tapered roller bearings for haulage equipment
Put a few tons on your back, climb steep grades, make a few sharp turns and do it over and over again – that’s what’s expected from haulage equipment. Whether it’s articulating trucks or shuttle cars, … [Read More...]
Bearing and gearbox repair ideas
Highly engineered and relied-upon equipment components like bearings and gears are expensive to replace. Why not save on lead times and budget by repairing and reusing existing components? Through … [Read More...]
Emerson Bearing Boston rolls out extra precision bearings
Some industrial jobs require precision beyond that provided by standard bearings. Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair … [Read More...]