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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SKF filtration system boosts oil lifetime
SKF RecondOil’s technology, which removes even the smallest impurities from circulating oil, is now available in a compact form. RecondOil Box is a smaller version of SKF’s industrial-scale DST … [Read More...] about SKF filtration system boosts oil lifetime
New high-performance ball bearing from Schaeffler
They literally move the world as no powertrain can do without bearings ─ be it electric cars, hybrid vehicles, or internal combustion engines. Schaeffler has now developed a special high-performance … [Read More...] about New high-performance ball bearing from Schaeffler
Vesconite planter bushings
Anyone involved in agriculture will tell you that maintenance is crucial to your equipment's life and performance and will quickly come back to bite you if it is neglected. A planting row unit has … [Read More...] about Vesconite planter bushings
SKF and Amazon Web Services collaborate
SKF and Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, have announced a collaboration to reinvent the field of industrial machine reliability and predictive maintenance with a joint … [Read More...] about SKF and Amazon Web Services collaborate
largest rudder bearing ever manufactured by Thordon Bearings.
A 7506TEU containership has left Drydocks World-Dubai (DDW) with the largest rudder bearing ever manufactured by Thordon Bearings. The 2001-built vessel, operated by a European owner, was … [Read More...] about largest rudder bearing ever manufactured by Thordon Bearings.
Vesconite Bearings introduces extra facilities for extra-large marine bearings
Vesconite Bearings has established a dedicated extra-large bearings facility within its factory. It will manufacture no-swell low-friction self-lubricating bearings for large ocean-going vessels, … [Read More...] about Vesconite Bearings introduces extra facilities for extra-large marine bearings
Assemble and disassemble igus linear bearings unit in just one step
The motion plastics specialist igus has introduced an exciting new approach for linear carriages — a clip mechanism that enables easy installation and removal from the linear guide in just a few … [Read More...] about Assemble and disassemble igus linear bearings unit in just one step
igus adds inch sizes to the interchangeable spherical bearing line
igus, a global manufacturer of engineered components to increase the service life of customers' machines, has expanded its igubal insert bearing line to include inner diameters sizes of 1.0, 1.5, and … [Read More...] about igus adds inch sizes to the interchangeable spherical bearing line
New igus slewing ring bearings
igus, a global manufacturer of engineered components to increase the service life of customers' machines, has expanded its PRT slewing ring bearing series with an incredibly compact slewing ring for … [Read More...] about New igus slewing ring bearings
What are the precision levels available for ball and roller bearings?
Most applications involving radial bearings use one or more types of ball or roller bearings, which are available in various precision levels known as tolerance classes. To rate these tolerances … [Read More...] about What are the precision levels available for ball and roller bearings?
SKF recognized by General Motors
SKF, a global manufacturer of bearings, seals, and lubrication, has been named an Overdrive Award winner as part of GM's 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards. First presented in 2012, the Overdrive … [Read More...] about SKF recognized by General Motors
What makes a high-quality underwater bearing?
There is a common misconception that all corrosion-resistant bearings are suitable for underwater use, but this is not the case. Underwater robots, drones, propeller shafts, and submerged conveyors … [Read More...] about What makes a high-quality underwater bearing?
How can blockchain transform the bearing supply chain?
In 2019, NSK reported the seizure of counterfeit NSK packaging and labels in Hebei Province, China. During the seizure, more than 23,000 fake boxes and cartons were discovered in Linxi County, Xintai … [Read More...] about How can blockchain transform the bearing supply chain?
igus polymer technology helps stroke patients to rehabilitate during physiotherapy
drylin linear systems and iglide plain bearings from igus provide lubrication and maintenance-free adjustment of advanced robotic exoskeleton for stroke patients. Many stroke patients worldwide … [Read More...] about igus polymer technology helps stroke patients to rehabilitate during physiotherapy
Michell Bearings Inc. opens office in Philadelphia
Michell Bearings has announced the opening of a U.S sales and engineering office in Fort Washington, Philadelphia. The office opening follows the incorporation of the U.S business, Michell Bearings … [Read More...] about Michell Bearings Inc. opens office in Philadelphia
