Klüber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, has introduced Klübersynth GE 4 80 W 140, a fully synthetic high-performance gear oil based on polyalphaolefin (PAO) that offers high stability and protection even under shock … [Read more...] about Klüber Lubrication introduces synthetic gear oil
Material selection in lightweight aluminum-titanium bearings
Reducing the weight of cars can make them more fun to drive and increase their performance while keeping fuel and material consumption low. The newest generation of spherical bearings manufactured by the German company HIRSCHMANN SPERICAL BEARINGS is … [Read more...] about Material selection in lightweight aluminum-titanium bearings
6 reasons to use plastic spherical bearings
When starting work on a new project that requires motion control, one of the most important considerations is what bearings to use. It’s easy to fall back on what you’ve been using for years instead of rocking the boat with new ideas or concepts. You … [Read more...] about 6 reasons to use plastic spherical bearings
Oil to water-lubricated tailshaft bearing conversions
Thordon Bearings has completed the oil to water-lubricated tailshaft bearing conversions of the first four of 15 Impala Terminals Colombia-operated tug/tow boats. Impala Zambrano, the first of 15 triple-screw and twin-screw pusher boats scheduled … [Read more...] about Oil to water-lubricated tailshaft bearing conversions
Windmills run better with Vesconite bearings
An aeration windmill manufacturer in the US has found that installing Vesconite bearings on its windmills leads to smoother and more efficient operation. The bearings are an essential component in aeration windmills. These windmills aerate ponds … [Read more...] about Windmills run better with Vesconite bearings
High-strength plastic self-aligning bearings
igubal plastic self-aligning bearings offer the same or better performance as metal, without external lubrication or maintenance. A number of options, including spherical bearings, rod ends, flanges, pillow blocks, and more areavailable from stock, … [Read more...] about High-strength plastic self-aligning bearings
Bearing isolator from Inpro/Seal
As the inventor of the original bearing isolator, Inpro/Seal (a Waukesha Bearings Business) continues to provide permanent bearing protection for a variety of applications. No matter the size or complexity of the application, Inpro/Seal can design a … [Read more...] about Bearing isolator from Inpro/Seal
4 great bearing grease videos
Lubrication is one of the most crucial elements of bearing care. Surprisingly, it is also an often neglected aspect of the overall bearing health equation. While oil is sometimes used for lubrication depending on application requirements, grease is … [Read more...] about 4 great bearing grease videos
Tapered roller bearings from Ritbearing
Tapered Roller Bearings Tapered roller bearings are built to thrive in demanding environments. Tapered roller bearings are designed with an outer raceway that’s tapered off like a segment of a cone. This shape prevents bearing slippage and allows … [Read more...] about Tapered roller bearings from Ritbearing
SKF and GE Oil & Gas sign agreement on use of active magnetic bearing applications
SKF and GE Oil & Gas have signed a non-exclusive, licence-based collaboration agreement, aimed at further developing the use of active magnetic bearing technologies within the oil and gas sector. As part of the agreement, GE Oil & Gas will … [Read more...] about SKF and GE Oil & Gas sign agreement on use of active magnetic bearing applications