IMO introduces at WindEnergy Hamburg a new pitch bearing focused at the latest 3–4MW low-wind onshore turbines and offshore turbines in the 6 – 8MW class, increasingly incorporating individual pitch control (IPC) for structural load reduction. The … [Read more...] about New pitch bearing at WindEnergy Hamburg
Angular contact ball bearing arrangements from SKF
The MRC PumPac series of angular contact ball bearing arrangements from SKF integrate internal designs and uniquely engineered contact angles to reduce operating temperatures and vibration while helping to prevent ball sliding and shuttling in pump … [Read more...] about Angular contact ball bearing arrangements from SKF
Waukesha magnetic bearing systems
Waukesha Magnetic Bearings leads the industry in custom-engineered magnetic bearing systems for large turbomachinery and high-performing rotating equipment. Our expertise comes from more than 30 years of developing solutions for the industry’s most … [Read more...] about Waukesha magnetic bearing systems
Kaydon Bearings’ interactive slewing ring bearing selector
Kaydon Bearings has added an interactive slewing ring bearing selector to its website. The selector makes it easy for engineers and designers to search the Kaydon slewing ring bearings catalog 390 by part number, bearing type, internal and … [Read more...] about Kaydon Bearings’ interactive slewing ring bearing selector
Ceramic bearing technology
Waukesha Bearings applies ceramic and cermet (ceramic-metallic composite) materials to thrust and journal bearing designs to extend bearing capabilities in applications where traditional materials and polymers fall short. The extremely hard surfaces … [Read more...] about Ceramic bearing technology
SKF centralizes the production of bearings with solid oil
SKF has centralized the production of bearings with Solid Oil to promote timely delivery throughout North America and has introduced enhanced formulas to benefit more applications across industries. These bearings are filled with an oil-saturated … [Read more...] about SKF centralizes the production of bearings with solid oil
Aluminum tin bearing technology
Waukesha Bearings continues its work in advanced material bearings with the application of aluminum tin (AlSn). A drop-in replacement for babbitt tilt pads, AlSn-lined tilt pads provide higher load capacity than babbitt pads due to higher … [Read more...] about Aluminum tin bearing technology
IGUS slewing ring bearings
iglide PRT slewing rings use self-lubricating sliding elements in place of ball bearings to offer smooth rotational movement without external lubrication or maintenance. A range of sizes and materials available from stock and ready to ship as early … [Read more...] about IGUS slewing ring bearings
Thordon introduces global service and support concept
Canada’s Thordon Bearings has introduced a global service and support (GSS) service to assist ship owners, shipbuilders and repair yards with the installation, commissioning, maintenance and shaft/stern tube alignment services of the full range of … [Read more...] about Thordon introduces global service and support concept
Wärtsilä Sea-Master system for shaft bearing condition monitoring
Wärtsilä launches Wärtsilä Sea-Master system for monitoring the condition of tail shaft equipment. The Wärtsilä Sea-Master system uses digital technology to monitor shaft bearings and seals to help customers maximize uptime and lower life cycle costs … [Read more...] about Wärtsilä Sea-Master system for shaft bearing condition monitoring