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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Austria Quality Seal awarded to bearing manufacturer NKE
In April 2021, bearing manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH received the Austria Quality Seal. The accredited quality seal is awarded by the Austrian association for the promotion of quality (ÖQA) after … [Read More...] about Austria Quality Seal awarded to bearing manufacturer NKE
igus iglidur TX2 high-strength filament fabric bushings
The new iglidur TX2 plain bushings were developed for use in particularly highly loaded bearing locations. Due to its incorporated solid lubricants, the high-strength, wound construction ensures for a … [Read More...] about igus iglidur TX2 high-strength filament fabric bushings
Lower bearing replacement at Hammanskraal Drinking Water Project
Repair work at the Hammanskraal Drinking Water Project in Tshwane, South Africa, has included replacement of the lower bearing on an Archimedes screw with a Vesconite Hilube polymer bearing. The … [Read More...] about Lower bearing replacement at Hammanskraal Drinking Water Project
Bearings help keep world’s oldest steam driven tug operational
One of the world’s oldest tugboats, the 117-year-old, steam-driven Daniel Adamson, is set to return to service offering short cruises along the River Weaver, a tributary of the fabled Mersey River in … [Read More...] about Bearings help keep world’s oldest steam driven tug operational
Pump containing Hitemp 160 SABS certified
A pump containing three sleeve bearings made from a new bearing material, Hitemp 160 − which can operate to temperatures up to 160°C and is resistant to abrasive material − has been tested in a pump … [Read More...] about Pump containing Hitemp 160 SABS certified
NSK named Motion Industries’ “2020 Supplier of the Year”
Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts, and a provider of industrial technology solutions, named NSK “2020 Supplier of the Year.” The award … [Read More...] about NSK named Motion Industries’ “2020 Supplier of the Year”
Optimizing gas turbine performance through planned maintenance and repairs
Gas turbines are efficient and reliable sources of power that drive generators in national power stations as well as smaller industrial settings. Their flexibility allows them to be brought online to … [Read More...] about Optimizing gas turbine performance through planned maintenance and repairs
Type ASK roller type freewheel bearing
Type ASK is a roller-type freewheel bearing supported by two rows of roller bearings. It is a self-contained dust-protected unit, delivered grease lubricated. Nominal outside dimensions are the … [Read More...] about Type ASK roller type freewheel bearing
Emerson Bearing Boston adds two heavy-duty bearings to product line
Boston-based Emerson Bearing, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, has added two new bearings to … [Read More...] about Emerson Bearing Boston adds two heavy-duty bearings to product line
SKF launches explorer four-row cylindrical roller bearing
SKF has extended its Explorer range with a four-row cylindrical roller bearing (4rCRB), aimed at demanding applications in long product rolling mills. The new SKF Explorer 4rCRB design offers … [Read More...] about SKF launches explorer four-row cylindrical roller bearing
SKF offers free webinar demonstrating online tools for rotating solution April 22
Register online with SKF, a global supplier of bearings, seals, lubricants, and condition monitoring systems and Design Engineering for a free webinar on April 22 at 1:00 p.m. EDT to learn about the … [Read More...] about SKF offers free webinar demonstrating online tools for rotating solution April 22
igus investment paves the way for innovative plastics recycling technology
Plastic waste that would otherwise pollute the environment can now be reused as a valuable raw material through a 25-minute chemical recycling process. igus, the Germany-based motion plastics … [Read More...] about igus investment paves the way for innovative plastics recycling technology
Let your smartphone take the guesswork out of bearing lubrication
The new LubeAdvisor mobile app helps ensure optimal bearing lubrication. Designed for iOS and Android mobile devices, LubeAdvisor quickly and accurately calculates the optimal lubrication amount and … [Read More...] about Let your smartphone take the guesswork out of bearing lubrication
SKF bearings help Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples
Enabling the Mars Rover’s core operations in the harsh environment on Mars are Kaydon RealiSlim thin-section ball bearings — designed and manufactured by SKF at the company’s global thin-section … [Read More...] about SKF bearings help Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples
SKF to highlight Lincoln Lube fluid management system at 2021 AssetWorks Academy
SKF has launched a virtual exhibit to highlight the Lincoln Lube Fluid Management System at the 2021 AssetWorks Academy. Attendees to the AssetWorks Academy will be able to visit the Lincoln Lube … [Read More...] about SKF to highlight Lincoln Lube fluid management system at 2021 AssetWorks Academy
