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?
Environmentally safe polymer bearings
With increasing market awareness and demand for its COMPAC seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing, the Canada-based manufacturer, Thordon Bearings will use Posidonia to highlight the environmental and cost-saving advantages of its ThorPlas-Blue … [Read more...] about Environmentally safe polymer bearings
These are the bearings that helped drill the world’s longest rail tunnel
The Gotthard Base Tunnel, connecting Zurich to Milan, opened earlier this month after 17 years of construction. The primary obstacle for the project? The 95 miles of granite that lie between the two cities. To help a tunnel boring machine chew … [Read more...] about These are the bearings that helped drill the world’s longest rail tunnel
Petroleum-based machine tool oils
The Lubriplate No. 0 is a light 5W type of oil for extremely high-speed applications (up to 25,000 rpm) such as spindle lubrication and grinder arbor bearings. It also makes a suitable lamination oil for progressive stamping operations. No. 1 is a … [Read more...] about Petroleum-based machine tool oils
Heavy-Duty, multi-functional lubricating oils
HO-3, HO-4 & HO-5: These multi-functional oils from Lubriplate can be used for bearings, gear cases, central lubricating oil systems, air compressors, hydraulic systems and chains. These oils contain fluid zinc anti-wear additive, high aniline … [Read more...] about Heavy-Duty, multi-functional lubricating oils
YRT series of rotary bearings added to product line
T.E.A. Machine Components Inc. has announced it has added the YRT Series of Rotary Bearings to its product line. These bearings have predrilled, evenly distributed holes and screws. The bearings also have high axial and radial load capacity along … [Read more...] about YRT series of rotary bearings added to product line
Rust and oxidation inhibited (R&O) bearing oils
Designed for industrial applications such as gear cases, bearings, chains, machine ways, and general oiling. These tacky lubricants provide anti-wear lubrication for high sliding action in worm gears. They can also be used for bevel, helical, and … [Read more...] about Rust and oxidation inhibited (R&O) bearing oils
Eco-responsible, polyalkylene glycol lubricants for bearings
These 100% polyalkylene glycol (PAG) lubrication fluids are designed for gearboxes, bearings and chains operating in the most demanding conditions. They provide thermal stability, extreme pressure and anti-wear performance and protection against … [Read more...] about Eco-responsible, polyalkylene glycol lubricants for bearings
Cutting through the noise: How to account for bearing vibration
In this interview, Bearing Tips and Coupling Tips.com editor Mike Santora speaks with NMB Field Applications Engineer, Rich Picard. Here, they discuss bearing vibration, noise, and the things to look for when specifying bearings for your motion … [Read more...] about Cutting through the noise: How to account for bearing vibration
Turning the volume down on ball bearing noise in your motion system
By Mike Santora Unchecked vibration and noise can have real consequences in a motion system. And it's not just the obvious reduction in bearing life that first comes to mind. Bearing noise in medical applications can create distractions for … [Read more...] about Turning the volume down on ball bearing noise in your motion system
