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
Thordon’s SeaThigor seal for COMPAC
Thordon Bearings has unveiled what is potentially the marine industry’s safest, most robust shaft seal as part of a program of enhancements underway. Targeting high quality, low leakage, long life and minimum maintenance, Thordon’s new SeaThigor … [Read more...] about Thordon’s SeaThigor seal for COMPAC
How to lower driving force and friction with hybrid linear bearings
Many engineers want to use self-lubricating plastic linear bearings but are challenged with manual applications heavy loads, or struggle with drive force configuration. To reduce some of these headaches, igus created the DryLin WJRM hybrid system of … [Read more...] about How to lower driving force and friction with hybrid linear bearings
How do minimum loads impact thrust bearings?
Spherical roller thrust bearings have several asymmetrical rollers and specially designed raceways. They are suitable for heavy axial loads and also permit relatively high speed operation. However, when operating at high speeds or in applications … [Read more...] about How do minimum loads impact thrust bearings?
Meritor appoints new Sr. VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Meritor has announced that April Miller Boise has joined the company as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective immediately. Boise has responsibility for the legal affairs of the entire corporation and will manage … [Read more...] about Meritor appoints new Sr. VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Vesconite Bearings appoints new marine representative
Vesconite Bearings, the maker of various engineered polymers, has appointed Sharon McArdle as its new marine representative. “I welcome the challenge of selling into the marine industry,” says McArdle, who had previously been a general sales … [Read more...] about Vesconite Bearings appoints new marine representative
What type of bearings are being used in Aerospace applications?
Bearing Tips.com caught up with Dave Rose, business manager at Timken's Keene, NH aerospace plant to ask him what are the most popular bearing styles for the aerospace industry. Here is what he had to say: "The most common bearings that we are … [Read more...] about What type of bearings are being used in Aerospace applications?
The future of anti-counterfeit bearing technology?
There's real money in being a fake. Anyone that's ever been scammed can tell you that. And sadly, it's been that way for a while. As far back as the mid-19th century, we were being told about suckers being born every minute; Today, it's nearly a rite … [Read more...] about The future of anti-counterfeit bearing technology?