NTN is pleased to announce that two of its North American manufacturing facilities have been recognized for supplier quality excellence by Toyota Motor North America (Toyota). Toyota has awarded NTN Driveshaft, Inc., and American NTN Bearing … [Read more...] about NTN Recognized for supplier quality excellence by Toyota
Hitemp 160 pump bushings successfully tested in harsh fuming sulphuric acid
Vesconite Bearings is pleased to announce the successful testing of its Hitemp 160 machined bushings in a demanding application in South Korea. The client, a prominent industrial entity, carried out testing by fully submerging the bushings in an … [Read more...] about Hitemp 160 pump bushings successfully tested in harsh fuming sulphuric acid
Schaeffler recognized as 2023 Automotive News PACE Award finalist
Global motion technology company Schaeffler has been named a 2023 Automotive News PACE Award Finalist for its eRocker System. The electromechanical valve deactivation technology is one of 34 automotive innovations recently named a finalist in the … [Read more...] about Schaeffler recognized as 2023 Automotive News PACE Award finalist
An injection-molded polymer plain bearing in just seven days
igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, has introduced a solution for automotive designers and buyers who need unique components for prototypes and series production quickly. Previously, they had to wait up to six weeks to get the … [Read more...] about An injection-molded polymer plain bearing in just seven days
Lowering vehicle emissions with specialist bearings
According to McKinsey & Company’s Lightweight, heavy impact report, the use of lighter materials in the latest aircraft and automobile designs will be essential to reducing the CO2 emissions these vehicles produce. But lightweighting presents … [Read more...] about Lowering vehicle emissions with specialist bearings
Thordon delivers non-metallic bearings for essential cooling water pumps in Taiwan
Thordon Bearings has further strengthened its presence in the Taiwanese market, delivering water-lubricated elastomeric polymer bearings for installation to cooling water pumps commissioned for a major power plant expansion project. Thordon’s SXL … [Read more...] about Thordon delivers non-metallic bearings for essential cooling water pumps in Taiwan
Bearings from NKE for wind power at Husum Wind 2023
NKE Austria GmbH exhibits at this year's Husum Wind trade show. The Austrian bearing manufacturer participates for the first time at the fair for renewable energies in Northern Germany. For wind turbine gearboxes and generators, NKE offers the … [Read more...] about Bearings from NKE for wind power at Husum Wind 2023
Making industrial furnaces more energy-efficient
Even as countries strive to meet climate goals and reduce their carbon footprint, the current rate of improvement is not sufficient to meet the targets set out by the Paris Agreement. With industrial furnaces being one of the biggest energy … [Read more...] about Making industrial furnaces more energy-efficient
Bearings for marine environments
Subsea applications are characterized by constantly harsh conditions and extreme environments. In marine environments, various applications involve propeller shafts and components for underwater robots and telecommunication systems. However, in the … [Read more...] about Bearings for marine environments
igus introduces new food contact sample box for hygienic applications
igus is pleased to announce the launch of an all-new sample box for its igubal Food Contact (FC) spherical bearing product line. The new sample box allows customers in the food and beverage industry to evaluate the quality and advantages of the … [Read more...] about igus introduces new food contact sample box for hygienic applications