bearings The cost of unplanned downtime is staggering, with global estimates suggesting unplanned downtime costs manufacturers $50 billion annually. A critical yet often overlooked component in preventing such losses is the bearing — the … [Read more...] about The economic benefits of investing in high-quality
From friction to function
How to approach noise and vibration in bearings Noise and vibration in ball bearings threaten precision and safety in critical systems, costing manufacturers billions annually in maintenance and lost productivity. As demand from medical, … [Read more...] about From friction to function
Michell Bearings expands reach with launch of German website
Michell Bearings, a leading UK bearing manufacturer, has launched a German website to enhance support for customers in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria and strengthen its position within these regions. This development is central to … [Read more...] about Michell Bearings expands reach with launch of German website
igus introduces new environmentally-friendly PFAS- and PTFE-free bearing material
igus announces it has developed a new polymer bearing material called iglide JPF that is free of both per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). This innovation marks an important step in the company's efforts to … [Read more...] about igus introduces new environmentally-friendly PFAS- and PTFE-free bearing material
Engineering company anticipates orders for movie prop platforms in 2025
A provider of engineering services in the hydraulic and pneumatic industry anticipates new orders in 2025 for movie prop platforms that use low-coefficient-of-friction Vesconite bushings. It hopes to produce several platforms in 2025, which … [Read more...] about Engineering company anticipates orders for movie prop platforms in 2025
Thordon Bearings supplies full suite of bearings to the Otto Holden Generating Station
Thordon Bearings is supplying multiple sets of grease-free bearings to completely replace old technology at the Otto Holden Generating Station on the Ottawa River in Ontario, Canada. Andritz Hydro was contracted to undertake the mid-life … [Read more...] about Thordon Bearings supplies full suite of bearings to the Otto Holden Generating Station
BOA says seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing arrangement for all new build ships
Future newbuild ships of all types should be built without a sterntube and with a seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing arrangement, according to Blue Ocean Alliance’s (BOA) Chris Leontopoulos. Speaking at a recent maritime industry forum in … [Read more...] about BOA says seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing arrangement for all new build ships
RS adds new industrial lubrication and power quality solutions suppliers
RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a digitally enabled global distributor of product and service solutions for industrial customers, added two new suppliers to its expansive line card: Lincoln Industrial, an SKF brand, and MTE … [Read more...] about RS adds new industrial lubrication and power quality solutions suppliers
Thordon Bearings’ brake cups
Thordon Bearings’ brake cups are being supplied to Hydro-Québec, the largest hydro power company in Canada, as part of a decade-long turbine brake system overhaul program. The Burlington-based bearing and seal specialist is providing the brake … [Read more...] about Thordon Bearings’ brake cups
Zero-lubrication components for all industries
Anywhere two components are moving against each other, lubrication is expected to be necessary. However, you can eliminate grease and other additional lubricants from your machines with tribologically optimized polymer components from igus. The … [Read more...] about Zero-lubrication components for all industries
