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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Vesconite Bearings invests in bright future
By Mike Santora
Vesconite Bearings, a global supplier of bearing and wear materials, is taking strides towards sustainability and environmental responsibility by implementing a comprehensive solar energy solution at … [Read More...] about Vesconite Bearings invests in bright future

Thordon Bearings and Wärtsilä launch Blue Ocean Alliance
By Mike Santora
In an initiative set to be transformational for ship design while protecting the oceans from pollution, Thordon Bearings and Wärtsilä have announced the formation of the Blue Ocean Alliance to develop … [Read More...] about Thordon Bearings and Wärtsilä launch Blue Ocean Alliance

Thordon’s Thorplas-blue bearing wins award
By Mike Santora
Thordon Bearings’ ThorPlas-Blue grease-free bearings won the annual IBJ Environment Protection (Marine) Award 2023 during a gala dinner last night hosted by British comedian Hugh Dennis and … [Read More...] about Thordon’s Thorplas-blue bearing wins award

Advantages of plastic bushings
By Mike Santora
As outlined above, composite plastic bushings often outperform metal bushings. Some of the other advantages of using composite plastic bushings in place of metal bushings include: Customizable … [Read More...] about Advantages of plastic bushings

Why do plastic bushings outperform metal bushings?
By Mike Santora
Composite plastic bushings consist of thermoplastic alloys and solid lubricants with the addition of a fiber matrix for reinforcement. They are made from a wide range of low-cost plastics (such as … [Read More...] about Why do plastic bushings outperform metal bushings?

Synthetic eals behind increase in stern tube seal failures
By Mike Santora
Seawater-lubricated bearings pioneer Thordon Bearings has welcomed the publication of Gard’s latest research into the potential hidden costs of synthetic Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants … [Read More...] about Synthetic eals behind increase in stern tube seal failures

New elevator stages with 40 mm of vertical travel
By Mike Santora
Four new motorized elevator stages, the DAG40-200 series have been released by Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES). High precision ball bearing profile rails assure very high parallelism and … [Read More...] about New elevator stages with 40 mm of vertical travel

Selecting the right bearings for ultra-high vacuum chambers
By Mike Santora
Contamination in a vacuum chamber can result in dangerous chemical reactions and unwanted side effects. The Princeton University Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) highlights that vacuum … [Read More...] about Selecting the right bearings for ultra-high vacuum chambers

World’s largest copper producer and new Vesconite Hilube bushings
By Mike Santora
The leading global copper producer has achieved exceptional results through the implementation of Vesconite Hilube wear-resistant bushings on load haul dump machines (LHDs). Departing from … [Read More...] about World’s largest copper producer and new Vesconite Hilube bushings

Vesconite Hilube needle-bearing kit by VesArg
By Mike Santora
VesArg, the Argentinian distributor of Vesconite, Vesconite Hilube, and Vesconite Superlube low-friction bearing materials, is proud to announce the acceptance of the Vesconite Hilube needle-bearing … [Read More...] about Vesconite Hilube needle-bearing kit by VesArg

Emerson Bearing shares 3 key factors in machine tool bearing selection
By Mike Santora
Emerson Bearing, a Boston, MA-based bearing company catering to niche markets nationwide and the sister company of Action Bearing which serves the New England market, shares 3 factors for spindle … [Read More...] about Emerson Bearing shares 3 key factors in machine tool bearing selection

Green electricity from traditional windmills
By Mike Santora
In the past, traditional windmills drove mill grinders and irrigation pumps, but in the future, they will produce green energy. For this purpose, students at the HTWG Konstanz, a university of applied … [Read More...] about Green electricity from traditional windmills

Easy mounting and dismounting with powerful portable multi-purpose induction heater
By Mike Santora
Bega Special Tools introduces a portable multi-purpose induction heater on the North American market. The MF Quick-Heater 3.0-3.5 kW can be used for mounting, dismounting and pre-heating purposes. … [Read More...] about Easy mounting and dismounting with powerful portable multi-purpose induction heater

igus introduces new plain bearing made of plastic regranulate
By Mike Santora
The motion plastics specialist igus® has introduced a new plain bearing made from recycled plastic. The bearing, iglide® ECO P210, is a chemical-resistant variant that has been added to the company's … [Read More...] about igus introduces new plain bearing made of plastic regranulate

Bearings from NKE Austria for railway traction motors and gearboxes
By Mike Santora
NKE Austria GmbH presents its bearings for railway applications. The bearings are used in traction motors and locomotive gearboxes as well as in railcars, trams, and underground trains. When … [Read More...] about Bearings from NKE Austria for railway traction motors and gearboxes